lime pit
A 'lime pit' is integral to several industrial processes, particularly in tanning and lime production.
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Definition
C1Tanning
(technical)A pit filled with lime and water used to remove hair from animal hides.
Example
- The tanner placed the hides in the lime pit to prepare them for further processing.
C1Construction
(technical)A pit where lime is produced by burning limestone.
Example
- The workers gathered around the lime pit to monitor the burning process.
C1Tanning
(technical)A pit where lime and water are used to swell animal hides for tanning.
Example
- After soaking in the lime pit, the hides were ready for the next stage of tanning.
Similar
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