limet

Limet is not a term with a single, established meaning in English-language references. In most contexts where it appears, limet is likely a misspelling or variation of lime, the common name for several things: the citrus fruit produced by lime trees (Citrus species such as Citrus aurantiifolia or Citrus × latifolia); the lime tree itself; and the mineral-based substance called lime (calcium oxide) used in construction and chemistry. In other languages, limet may appear as a form of the word for lime in German or related languages (for example Limette) or as part of a place name or surname, but such uses are not standardized in English.

Because of its ambiguous status, texts using limet should be interpreted from context. If the subject is culinary or horticultural, the intended word is usually lime. If the topic is chemistry or construction, lime may refer to calcium oxide or hydrated lime. In translated or multilingual writing, limet is commonly corrected to lime or Limette to avoid confusion.

Related terms include lime, Limette, limestone, and lime (chemistry). See also discussions of citrus fruits and lime trees for additional context on similar terminology.