quicklime

noun

quick·​lime ˈkwik-ˌlīm How to pronounce quicklime (audio)

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They had all been shot, wrapped in sheets, covered in quicklime and buried, along with the two family dogs. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026 Instead, they dry-mixed quicklime with volcanic ash and aggregates, then added water on site. William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 Flare kilns were shaped like the top and neck of a bottle and used to burn chalk and limestone into quicklime, which would then be used for construction. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 Back walls are rounded to withstand the region’s famously strong Mistral winds, while the white quicklime that coats the structures fends off the worst of the summer heat. Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for quicklime

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quicklime was in the 14th century

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“Quicklime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quicklime. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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quicklime

noun
quick·​lime ˈkwik-ˌlīm How to pronounce quicklime (audio)
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