quicklime
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/ˈkwɪklaɪm/
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/ˈkwɪklaɪm/
A white substance made by heating limestone, used in construction and to improve plant growth.
The gardener added quicklime to the soil to increase its alkalinity and improve plant health.
园丁向土壤中添加生石灰,以增加其碱度并改善植物健康。