Meaning & use
Descaling
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Present participle of "descale": removing limescale or mineral deposits from the inside of a kettle, pipe, or appliance.
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She ran a vinegar cycle through the coffee maker as part of descaling it.
Regular descaling extends the life of a washing machine in areas with hard water.
A note on using this word
"Scale" here refers to the crusty mineral buildup, mainly calcium carbonate, left behind by hard water.
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