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descaling

|de-scale-ing|

/dɪˈskeɪlɪŋ/

(descale)

remove deposits

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
descale	descales	descales	descaled	descaled	descaling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'descale' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and the word 'scale' referring to mineral deposits.

Historical Evolution

'Descale' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'scale' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove scales from fish,' but now it commonly refers to removing mineral deposits from appliances.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the process of removing scale or deposits from a surface, especially in appliances or pipes.

Regular descaling of the coffee machine ensures it functions properly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45