limewater

American  

[lahym-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈlaɪmˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

1. an aqueous solution of slaked lime, used in medicine, antacids, and lotions, and to absorb carbon dioxide from the air.

2. water containing naturally an unusual amount of calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate.

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limewater British  

/ ˈlaɪmˌwɔːtə /

noun

1. a clear colourless solution of calcium hydroxide in water, formerly used in medicine as an antacid

2. water that contains dissolved lime or calcium salts, esp calcium carbonate or calcium sulphate

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Etymology

Origin of limewater

First recorded in 1660–70; lime ² + water

Example Sentences

A mixture of Masienda's blue cónico corn, water and limewater bubbles on a single-burner stove, perfuming the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2016

If it should disagree, it may be peptonized or modified with limewater.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

Thirst.—The extreme thirst may be relieved by adding plain water, limewater, or seltzer to the feedings.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

It can be detected by the limewater test.

From Common Science by Ritchie, John W. (John Woodside)

If the stools smell particularly sour, the milk may be replaced by 1 ounce calcined magnesia, and in any case a tablespoonful or two of limewater must be given with each meal.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry