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lime

Listen/laɪm/

noun

Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
    Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

      verb

      To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
        To smear with birdlime.
          To apply limewash.