This meaning refers to calcium oxide or related compounds obtained from limestone.
Farmers spread lime on acidic soil.
The mortar was made with sand and lime.
This meaning refers to a bright green shade resembling the peel of a lime fruit.
She painted the wall lime green.
The shoes are a vivid lime color.
As a verb, lime means applying a lime compound to soil, buildings, or other surfaces.
The farmer limed the field in autumn.
Workers limed the old walls.
