simple past tense and past participle of limb

(biology) A carrier for making antigens. Because of its large size and distant relation to humans and many test animals, KLH causes a large antigenic response. When paired with a hapten, the hapten also becomes immunogenic.

A limited liability company that is not a public corporation

(statistics) For a statistical sample a pair of values that delimit the interval for which there is a certain probability that the true value of some deduced variable lies between those values.

(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime). / (transitive) To smear with birdlime. / (rare) To ensnare, catch, entrap. / (transitive) To apply limewash.

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree. / The wood of this tree.

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon. / Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

Containing lime or lime juice. / Having the aroma or flavor of lime. / Lime-green.

(Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.