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lime vs fluxing lime

fluxing lime vs lime

lime and fluxing lime both are nouns.

lime is a verb but fluxing lime is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lime Yes No Yes No
fluxing lime Yes No No No
As nouns, lime and fluxing lime are synonyms defined as:
  • lime and fluxing lime: a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
Other synonyms of lime include burnt lime, calcined lime, calcium oxide, calx, quicklime, unslaked lime.
lime (noun) fluxing lime (noun)
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
any of various related trees bearing limes
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
lime (verb) fluxing lime (verb)
cover with lime so as to induce growth
spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
Difference between lime and fluxing lime

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