Lime is a term that can refer to different substances that are derived from limestone or other calcium-rich rocks. Lime can be used as a building material, a chemical feedstock, a fertilizer, a soil conditioner, a wastewater treatment agent, and a food additive.
Lime can also be a citrus fruit that has a sour taste and a high vitamin C content. There are many types and varieties of lime, such as quicklime, slaked lime, hydrated lime, key lime, Persian lime, and Makrut lime.
