Beerstone

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A precipitate of calcium oxalate and related organic compounds which forms in brewery vessels and other equipment for handling and serving beer. uncountable

    "Beerstone is a composite coating of protein and calcium oxalate that is more difficult to remove than typical hard water limescale."

Example

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"Beerstone is a composite coating of protein and calcium oxalate that is more difficult to remove than typical hard water limescale."

Etymology

From beer + stone.

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