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lime in Dutch

lime in Dutch is kalk, limoen, lijm — lime means a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.

lime in Dutch

kalk
noun
(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
limoen
noun
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
lijm
noun
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
limoenenboom
noun
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
limoengeel
noun
limoengroen
noun
logen
verb
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

What does "lime" mean?

  1. noun A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.
    "Squeeze a lime over the tacos."
  2. noun A bright, slightly yellowish-green color.
    "The walls were painted a vivid lime."
  3. noun Calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide, used in construction, farming, and industry.
    "Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH."
  4. noun A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, also called the linden — unrelated to the citrus tree.
    "A row of lime trees lined the avenue."

lime in a sentence

  • Squeeze a lime over the tacos.
  • The walls were painted a vivid lime.
  • Farmers spread lime on acidic soil to raise its pH.
  • A row of lime trees lined the avenue.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lime" in Dutch?

"lime" in Dutch is kalk, limoen, lijm. lime means: A small, round, green citrus fruit with a sharp, tart flavor.

How do you use "lime" in a sentence?

Example: "Squeeze a lime over the tacos." In Dutch, "lime" is kalk, limoen, lijm.

Are there other ways to say "lime" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "lime": kalk, limoen, lijm, limoenenboom, limoengeel, limoengroen.

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