finishing hydrated lime

finishing hydrated lime

[′fin·ish·iŋ ′hī‚drād·əd ‚līm]

(materials)

Any hydrated lime suitable for use in the finishing coat of plaster; characterized by a high degree of whiteness and plasticity.

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hydrated lime

1. Same as dry hydrate.

2. Quick lime mixed with water, on the job, to form a lime putty; slaked lime.

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