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lime

/laɪm/

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noun

Kalk

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

Examples :

"The construction workers used lime to make the mortar for the new school walls. "

Die Bauarbeiter verwendeten Kalk, um den Mörtel für die neuen Schulmauern herzustellen.

material substance chemistry

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noun

Klebstoff, Leim

Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

Examples :

"The sticky lime on the jar made it difficult to open. "

Der klebrige Leim auf dem Glas machte das Öffnen schwierig.

substance material

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verb

Kalken

To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

Examples :

"The farmer used lime to treat the soil in his garden. "

Der Bauer kalkte den Boden in seinem Garten.

agriculture material substance chemistry building science process

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verb

Mit Vogelleim bestreichen

To smear with birdlime.

Examples :

"The hunter carefully limed the branches to trap the birds. "

Der Jäger bestrich die Äste sorgfältig mit Vogelleim, um die Vögel zu fangen.

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verb

Kalken

To apply limewash.

Examples :

"The house painter will lime the walls before painting them a new color. "

Der Maler wird die Wände kalken, bevor er sie in einer neuen Farbe streicht.

architecture building

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noun

Linde, Lindenbaum

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.

Examples :

"The park bench was shaded by a large, fragrant lime tree. "

Die Parkbank wurde von einer großen, duftenden Linde beschattet.

plant nature material

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noun

Limette

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

Examples :

"My grandmother's lime pie is always a hit at family gatherings. "

Der Limettenkuchen meiner Großmutter ist bei Familientreffen immer ein Hit.

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noun

Limette, Limonenbaum

Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

Examples :

"My grandmother has a lime in her backyard, and she uses the fruit to make delicious limeade. "

Meine Großmutter hat einen Limonenbaum in ihrem Garten, und sie verwendet die Frucht, um köstliche Limonade herzustellen.

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noun

Limettengrün, lindgrün

A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

Examples :

"The artist painted the grass with a vibrant lime to show how fresh and new it was. "

Der Künstler malte das Gras in einem leuchtenden Lindgrün, um zu zeigen, wie frisch und neu es war.

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noun

Eine Fanfiction mit sexuellen Anspielungen

A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

Examples :

"The teacher warned the students about the lime in the online forum post about their favorite celebrity. "

Der Lehrer warnte die Schüler vor der Fanfiction mit sexuellen Anspielungen in dem Online-Forum-Beitrag über ihren Lieblingsstar.

sex entertainment internet writing literature media

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adjective

Kalkhaltig, Limetten enthaltend

Containing lime or lime juice.

Examples :

"The lemonade was quite lime, with a strong, fresh taste from the squeezed limes. "

Die Limonade war recht kalkhaltig, mit einem starken, frischen Geschmack von den gepressten Limetten.

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adjective

Limettig, nach Limette schmeckend

Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

Examples :

"The lemonade had a bright, lime flavor. "

Die Limonade hatte einen hellen, limettigen Geschmack.

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adjective

Limettengrün

Lime-green.

Examples :

"My sister's new dress is a beautiful lime-green color. "

Das neue Kleid meiner Schwester hat eine wunderschöne limettengrüne Farbe.

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verb

sich entspannen, abhängen

To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

Examples :

"The students like to lime at the park after school. "

Die Schüler entspannen sich nach der Schule gerne im Park.

entertainment culture group action society

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noun

Leine

Examples :

"Before taking the dog for a walk, I always attach its lime to its collar to keep it safe. "

Bevor ich den Hund ausführe, befestige ich immer seine Leine am Halsband, um ihn zu sichern.