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limekiln Definition

lime·kiln (līmkil′, -kiln′)

noun

a furnace in which limestone, shells, etc. are reduced to lime by burning

limekiln Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • old: To the right the face is in the form of a long, fairly steep wall terminating at an old limekiln.
  • disused: The cairn is referred to as the Limekiln Cairn as it is situated next to a disused limekiln.
  • numerous: It has been extensively quarried and is the site of numerous limekilns.

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  8. Limburger (cheese)
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  1. limelight
  2. limen
  3. limerick
  4. limestone
  5. limewater
  6. limey
  7. limicoline
  8. limicolous
  9. liminal
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