noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The removal of scale from the surface of a metal, especially from the inner surfaces of boilers etc. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of descale form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

scalepeelscaleunscale

Example

More examples

"The coffee machine needs descaling again."

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