liming

Example Sentences

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In effect, the liming enhances the way the ocean naturally removes CO2, says Harald Mumma, an environmental engineering graduate student at Notre Dame.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 15, 2022

The carbonates and oxides in the ash are valuable liming agents that can raise pH and help neutralize acidic soils.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2021

In Trinidad and Tobago, liming refers to being social for its own sake, and this festival will have a lounge dedicated to just that, where little visitors can relax and play games.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2019

They survived foul trouble; Melo Trimble fouled out with 1:03 remaining, and Robert Carter Jr. and Diamond Stone each finished with four fouls, liming them to 22 minutes apiece.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2016

For there is plenty of bog-land less than four feet in depth, and this alone is worth draining and liming at present.

From Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. by Becker, Bernard H.