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limewater Definition

lime·water (līm′wôt′er)

noun

a solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used to neutralize acids and to absorb carbon dioxide from the air

limewater Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • choose: The pupils should choose limewater from various options provided, as a test for the gas.
  • keep: Keep this limewater to return to the tub to cover what you don't need.

Modifies a noun

  • test: This is the same chemistry as the limewater test for carbon dioxide.

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