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Definition of descale

descale

/diːˈskeɪl/
de · scale
Past Simple:descaled
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Past Participle:descaled
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Present Participle:descaling
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descale Lexical Profile

descale Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To remove hard mineral deposits, limescale, or oxidation from the interior surface of a container, pipe, or appliance.

Example

"You should descale the electric kettle every few months using a solution of white vinegar and water."

2

To scrape or strip the outer scales from the skin of a fish prior to cooking.

Example

"The chef taught the apprentices how to gut and descale the fresh sea bass efficiently."

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• Nearby Words

des moines
desalinate
desalination
descale
descaler
descartes
descend

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Descale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/descale
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