Noun
/laɪm weɪst/
Lime waste refers to the byproducts or leftover materials generated from the process of lime manufacturing or from the use of lime in various industries such as agriculture or construction. These materials can include dust, powder, or sludges that may be generated during the calcination of limestone to produce quicklime (calcium oxide) or during the slaking process to produce hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide). Lime waste can be used in certain applications, including soil stabilization, but is often considered a waste product needing proper disposal.
The term is more frequently found in written contexts, particularly in environmental reports, industrial documentation, and agricultural literature, than in oral speech.
Lime waste from the quarry was dumped into the nearby river, which raised significant environmental concerns.
El residuo de cal de la cantera fue arrojado al río cercano, lo que generó importantes preocupaciones ambientales.
The recycling of lime waste into beneficial products can improve sustainability in the construction industry.
El reciclaje de residuos de cal en productos beneficiosos puede mejorar la sostenibilidad en la industria de la construcción.
The agricultural department is exploring ways to utilize lime waste as a soil amendment.
El departamento de agricultura está explorando formas de utilizar los residuos de cal como enmienda del suelo.
While the term "lime waste" itself may not be prevalent in idiomatic expressions, lime in general can appear in phrases related to its uses. Here are some relevant idiomatic expressions:
Es importante tomar los informes de calidad del agua con un grano de cal.
It is important to take the water quality reports with a grain of lime.
The whole nine yards of lime - to go all out or to do something completely.
Decidí hacer la reforma de la casa con todo el nueve de cal.
I decided to do the house renovation with the whole nine yards of lime.
When life gives you limes, make limeade - making the best of a situation.
The word "lime" originates from the Old French word lime (influenced by Latin calx, meaning "lime, limestone"), while "waste" comes from the Old English wǣste, meaning "desolate, uninhabited." The combination reflects the concept of leftover materials from lime production or usage.
Synonyms: lime byproduct, lime residue, lime sludge
Antonyms: lime product (when referring to commercial lime), beneficial lime (referring to effective use of lime)
In summary, lime waste indicates the non-usable remnants or byproducts from the processing of lime, holding particular importance in agricultural and environmental contexts. It is primarily a written term with specific applications in industries accommodating its usage.