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lime in Malay

kapur

/laɪm/

lime in Malay: kapur. In English, lime means any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

Malay words for lime

inorganic material containing calcium
kapur

English meaning of lime

  1. noun Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
  2. noun Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
  3. noun A limelight; any spotlight.
  4. verb To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

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Questions about lime in Malay

What is the meaning of lime in Malay?
Lime in Malay is kapur.
Apakah maksud lime dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lime: kapur.
What does lime mean in English?
Lime means any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

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