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lime in Persian

آهک âhak

/laɪm/

lime in Persian: آهک (âhak), گرچ (gerač). In English, lime means any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

Persian words for lime

inorganic material containing calcium
آهک âhak, گرچ gerač

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 Persian

What is the meaning of lime in Persian?
Lime in Persian is آهک (âhak), گرچ (gerač).
معنی lime چیست؟
Lime: آهک (âhak), گرچ (gerač).
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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