Lime has a wide range of application which includes paper, plastic, paint, rubber, and ink
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Lime is a calcium compound that is used in the waste water
treatment process as well as in the steel industry to remove calcium oxide and calcium
hydroxide. It may be used in a variety of industries, including construction,
chemical, environmental, and metallurgical. It is mostly used to remove
contaminants. It's also utilised to stabilise soil in the construction
business, where it's employed in roads, buildings, and dams.
According to Coherent
Market Insights, The U.S.
Lime market is projected to surpass US$ 3.7 billion by the end of
2027, in terms of revenue, growing at CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period
(2020 to 2027).
Lime, any of numerous species and hybrids of Citrus trees
and bushes (family Rutaceae) cultivated for their edible acidic fruits in
tropical and subtropical locations. The Persian lime (Citrus latifolia) is the
most common commercial variety, however the smaller key lime (Citrus
aurantifolia) is also commercially significant in many regions. Lime juice is
used to flavour drinks, meals, and confections, and lime fruit is a fundamental
ingredient in various pickles and chutneys.
Limeade and other lime-flavored beverages have a different
flavour and fragrance from those prepared with lemons (Citrus lemon). The juice
of lime
may be concentrated, dried, frozen, or canned. Lime oil, from the peel of the
fruit, is processed mainly in the West Indies. Citrate of lime and citric acid
are also prepared from the fruit.
The tree seldom reaches a height of more than 5 metres (16
feet), and if not trimmed, it turns shrubby. It has uneven branches with short
stiff twigs, little leaves, and many small sharp thorns. The little white
blooms are frequently borne in groups, and the evergreen leaves are pale green.
When the fruit is mature, the skin is thin and greenish yellow, and the fruit
is about 3 to 4 cm (1 to 1.5 inches) in diameter, oval to almost spherical in
form, and frequently with a little apical nipple.
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