Traducción de lime al Español

lime sustantivo

1. A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.

The construction company used lime to stabilize the soil before laying the foundation of the new building, ensuring a solid and durable structure. La empresa constructora utilizó cal viva para estabilizar el suelo antes de colocar la fundación del nuevo edificio, garantizando una estructura sólida y duradera.

2. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.

The lime is added to the slurry to create a chemical reaction that helps to purify the water treatment process. El limón se añade al lodo para crear una reacción química que ayuda a purificar el proceso de tratamiento del agua.

3. A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds.

The bird trapper carefully applied lime to the twigs, waiting patiently for unsuspecting songbirds to land and become ensnared. El pescador de pájaros aplicó con cuidado limón a las ramas, esperando pacientemente a que los pájaros cantores no advertidos se posaran y quedaran atrapados.

4. Any of various related trees bearing limes.

The citrus farmer tended to his lime orchard with great care, making sure each tree received the right amount of water and sunlight. El agricultor de cítricos cuidó con gran atención su huerto de limones, asegurándose de que cada árbol recibiera la cantidad justa de agua y sol.

5. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers.

The park was filled with the sweet scent of blooming limes, their delicate yellow flowers attracting a swarm of bees and butterflies. El parque estaba lleno del dulce aroma de las limas en flor, sus delicadas flores amarillas atrayendo una nube de abejas y mariposas.

6. The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees.

The chef squeezed fresh lime juice over the fish tacos, adding a burst of citrus flavor to the dish. El chef exprimió jugo de limón fresco sobre los tacos de pescado, agregando un soplo de sabor cítrico al plato.

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lime verbo

1. Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds.

2. Cover with lime so as to induce growth.