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milk of lime
noun
Calcium hydroxide.
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When mixed with water, a small proportion of it dissolves, forming a solution known as limewater, the rest remaining as a suspension called milk of lime.
At least four technologies are usually applied for acid gas removal: dry neutralization with Ca(OH 2 or with NaHCO3, semi-dry neutralization with milk of lime and wet scrubbing.
The pilot scale studies also revealed that addition of milk of lime (MOL) was essential for neutralization and buffering and DAP and urea to supplement the nutrients in the PHL.
Milk of lime was then added as it flowed through mixing channels, after which it entered rectangular settling tanks.
The acetic acid was isolated from this by treatment with milk of lime, and the resulting calcium acetate was then acidified with sulfuric acid to recover acetic acid.
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Martin Morales's brilliant way with raw fish and so-called tiger's milk – lots of lime and chilli - is a glorious thing.
There's a suitably tart lime cordial, a mix of lime juice, kaffir lime leaf and agave nectar for gimlets and lime rickeys.
Tom kha gai was satisfying, mostly because of its base of coconut milk and lime juice, which contained plenty of tender chicken morsels.
The owner retained most of the original wood, including floors and walls — she even used milk paint, an old-time mixture of milk and lime, to mimic the cabins' original construction.
Some call for white rice, others use barley or seeds, like sesame; some use water, others use milk; several add in touches of lime zest, sugar or cloves.
The flavorful mix of coconut milk, fresh lime juice, fish sauce and lemongrass complements the straw mushrooms, Thai peppers and chunks of chicken.
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