noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used as a simple test for carbon dioxide, and in skin preparations. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   solution of calcium hydroxide in water used as an antacid wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

headhydrospherepickling limepickling limerainsalt water

Etymology

From lime + water.

Related phrases

calcium hydroxidecarbon dioxide

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