Definition & Bedeutung von "lime"

Lime

SUBSTANTIV

Limette

a round green fruit with a sour taste

What is a "lime"?

A lime is a small, round citrus fruit known for its vibrant green color and tangy flavor. It has a thin, smooth skin that ranges from bright green to yellow-green when ripe. Limes are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, offering both nutritional benefits and a zesty taste. They have a tart and slightly bitter flavor with a refreshing acidity, making them a popular ingredient in cooking, baking, and beverages. Limes are commonly used to add flavor and acidity to dishes like salads, marinades, and sauces, as well as in cocktails and refreshing beverages like limeade and margaritas.

Linde, Lima

any of various related trees bearing limes

Linde, Limette

any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber

Löschkalk, Brenn kalk

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

Kalk, Calciumoxid

a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

Kalk, Vogelleim

a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

to lime

VERB

kalken, mit Kalk bedecken

cover with lime so as to induce growth

mit Limette bestreichen, Vogelkleber auftragen

spread birdlime on branches to catch birds