noun
- A clear, colorless solution of calcium hydroxide in water, used in chemistry, medicine, and construction.
Usage: Usually used in singular form 'limewater' in technical contexts; plural 'limewaters' refers to multiple samples or types.; Common in laboratory and educational settings.
Examples
- The chemistry student added limewater to the test tube to detect carbon dioxide.
- Limewaters are often used in construction to test the purity of materials.
- When carbon dioxide is bubbled through limewater, it turns cloudy white.
- The lab prepared several limewaters for the afternoon experiments.
- Limewater is a simple but effective indicator in many chemical reactions.