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lime meaning in Tamil

தேசிக்காய் tēcikkāy

/laɪm/

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

Tamil words for lime

green citrus fruit
தேசிக்காய் tēcikkāy

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of lime in Tamil?
Lime in Tamil is தேசிக்காய் (tēcikkāy).
lime என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Lime: தேசிக்காய் (tēcikkāy).
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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