Limy is an adjective used to describe a texture or taste that is chalky, gritty, or containing calcium carbonate. Synonyms for limy include calcareous, chalky, stony, carbonate, and gritty. Calcareous refers to something containing calcium carbonate, and can be used to describe sedimentary rock or soil. Chalky is another common synonym for limy, often used to describe a taste or texture similar to chalk. Stony describes something that contains rock fragments and can also carry a limy quality. Carbonate refers to any compound containing carbon and oxygen, and can be used to describe soil or water with high levels of calcium carbonate. Gritty is a synonym for limy that describes a texture containing small particles or grains of rock or sand.