Lime in spanish
Lima
pronunciation: limɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: limɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
lime1 = lima.
Example: Over 60% is production of oranges, followed by the group of mandarins, clementines, satsumas and tangerines, followed by lemons and limes, and then grapefruit.more:
» grated lime rind = ralladura de (cáscara de) lima.
Example: Separate eggs, placing yolks in deep bowl with the sugar and the finely grated lime rind.» grated lime zest = ralladura de (cáscara de) lima.
Example: A little sugar and grated lime zest transform sliced mango, papaya, and green apple into a refreshingly simple dessert.» lime crush = bebida de lima.
Example: Orange crush was a resounding success, and they introduced lemon crush and lime crush in 1918 and 1920.» lime tree = tilo, limero, lima.
Example: Lime trees are frequently planted as ornamental trees, very often for tree-lined walks.» rind of lime = cáscara de lima, corteza de lima.
Example: Rub the rim of cocktail glass with a rind of lime and dip in salt.lime2 = cal.
Example: The water is turquoise due to high concentrations of dissolved lime picked up as it runs through sedimentary rock.more:
» lime kiln = calera, horno de cal.
Example: Limestones were heated in lime kilns to produce quicklime which once slaked was used to cover walls.» limestone = caliza, piedra caliza.
Example: With the rain, the limestone rocks and stiles were very slippy and at least one of our party came a cropper.» limestone = piedra litográfica. [En impresión, piedra caliza sobre la que se dibuja la imagen que se ha de imprimir]
Example: Porous Bavarian limestone was used as this absorbs grease and water equally.» quicklime = cal viva.
Example: Limestones were heated in lime kilns to produce quicklime which once slaked was used to cover walls.» slaked lime = cal apagada.
Example: The source of most quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) is limestone.» slake + lime = apagar la cal.
Example: The loaded wagons were then covered with tarpaulins to keep out rain and atmospheric moisture which would have slaked the lime.