What does LIMED mean?

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Verb

Definitions:

1. Treat (soil or water) with lime to reduce acidity and improve fertility.

2. Apply a sticky substance to (a surface) to trap insects.

Pronunciations:

US: /laɪmd/

UK: /laɪmd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "limed" is the past tense of the verb "lime." The word "lime" comes from the Old English word "līm," which means "sticky substance." The word has been used since the 14th century to refer to the substance made from burnt limestone, which is used to reduce acidity in soil or water. The use of lime to trap insects dates back to ancient Greece and Rome.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

clime, slime, timed

Example Sentences:

1. The farmer limed the soil to improve fertility.

2. The gardener limed the water to reduce acidity.

3. The pest control company limed the walls to trap insects.