OVERBURNED LIME
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Overburned Lime.
Overburned Lime - as a noun
An over-burned lime (also called oveburned lime, or sometimes dead-burned lime and deadburned lime) is a lime that has been fired above 1,100° c, thus loosing its reactivity, which leads to poor or no bond strength.
Example: "Overburned lime will not hold up to to freeze-thaw weather cycles."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead-burned limedeadburned limeover-burned limeExample Sentences
"The overburned lime caused the cement to lose its strength."
"The quality of the concrete was affected by the use of overburned lime."
"The overburned lime resulted in a rough texture on the wall."
"The excessive use of overburned lime caused the paint to peel off."
"The contractor was criticized for using overburned lime in the mix."
