| Word | quicklime |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. An industrial chemical made of limestone; calcium carbonate. |
| Sentence | He took a job at a lime kiln, where his co-workers recognized him and thrust his face into a heap of quicklime, permanently blinding him. |
| Source | At Home, Bill Bryson |
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