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Lime

/lˈaɪm/
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(noun) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

And she'll never walk down Lime Street anymore.
The woman downed the gin and lime that was served in one swallow.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I'll squeeze a bit of fresh ____ juice over the fish to give it a nice zesty and refreshing flavor tonight.

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