Water lime

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 hidrulica (Port.); hydraulic lime

Authority

• Susan E. Schur, 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