quicklime

noun

quick·​lime ˈkwik-ˌlīm 

: lime entry 1 sense 2a

Examples of quicklime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Romans used a technique called hot mixing, in which quicklime was added directly to volcanic ash, water, sand, and aggregate. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

But how in the history of accident had humanity come upon quicklime? — Linda Gregerson, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quicklime

• airtime
• bedtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime

Medical Definition

quicklime

noun

quick·​lime ˈkwik-ˌlīm 

: lime entry 1