Water lime

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Description

A type of lime, Calcium oxide, that will harden under water. Water lime, or hydraulic lime contains a mixture of lime and clay. Water lime is not the same as lime water.

Synonyms and Related Terms

chaux hydraulique (Fr.); cal hidráulica (Port.); hydraulic lime

Resources and Citations

  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
  • Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

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