| 单词 | limescale |
| 释义 | > as lemmaslimescale limescale n. (as a mass noun) a hard whitish deposit that tends to accumulate on surfaces in contact with water, esp. heated water (as in kettles and pipes); (as a count noun) an individual piece or flake of this; = scale n.2 5c; cf. fur n.1 6c.It consists chiefly of calcium carbonate, which is present in hard water. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > dirtiness > pollution or defilement > [noun] > specific impurities > incrustation > on metal > scale or fur pan-scratch1779 limescale1841 scale1875 scurf1884 scurfing1884 furring1885 birdnesting1893 1841 Iron 21 Aug. 169/1 Its separated ends were covered with old lime scale. 1854 Jrnl. Franklin Inst. 58 357 On some parts of the bottom..of the boilers, I found heavy lime scales, which I judge to be between one-eighth and three-sixteenths of an inch thick. 1943 Sewage Wks. Jrnl. 15 1203 Trouble from lime scale and cloth blinding was reduced by 50 per cent. 2008 M. Monroe She had it Coming lii. 259 Thanks to him, I probably knew more about grout, lime scales, and rust stains than Mr. Clean. 2010 Ideal Home May 152/2 Blitz the loo with disinfectant, leaving to work its magic while you tackle limescale on the shower head. < as lemmas |
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