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lime vs slaked lime

slaked lime vs lime

lime and slaked lime both are nouns.

lime is a verb but slaked lime is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lime Yes No Yes No
slaked lime Yes No No No
As nouns, lime and slaked lime are synonyms defined as:
  • lime and slaked lime: a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
lime (noun) slaked lime (noun)
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
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) slaked lime (verb)
cover with lime so as to induce growth
spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
Difference between lime and slaked lime

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