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slaked limes

slaked limes is the plural of slaked lime.

Meaning of slaked lime

Noun

slaked lime (countable and uncountable, plural slaked limes)

  1. Calcium hydroxide, a fine, white inorganic compound produced through the hydration of quicklime, and is extensively used in the manufacture of mortar and cement, as well as in a wide range of industrial processes.
    Synonyms:
    cal, milk of lime

Questions about slaked limes

What is slaked limes the plural of?
Slaked limes is the plural of slaked lime.

Words near slaked limes in the dictionary

  1. slake trough
  2. slake troughs
  3. slakeable
  4. slaked
  5. slaked lime
  6. slaked limes
  7. slakeless
  8. slaken
  9. slaker
  10. slakers
  11. slakes

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