limewater

Noun

Meaning

Water impregnated with lime; esp., an artificial solution of lime for medicinal purposes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

aqua water head ice steam rain electrolyte brine calcium hydroxide caustic lime hydrosphere hydrated lime lime hydrate hydrate of lime pickling lime

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Hypernyms

water H2O

Examples

Black also found that when bubbled through limewater (a saturated aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide ), it would precipitate calcium carbonate. Source: Internet

A solution/suspension of calcium hydroxide is known as limewater and can be used to test for the weak acid carbon dioxide. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

limettin limetwig limewash limewire pro limewood limeworks