limescale

limescale
A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.

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  • Limescale — is the hard, off white, chalky deposit found in kettles, hot water boilers and the inside of inadequately maintained hot water central heating systems. It is also often found as a similar deposit on the inner surface of old pipes and other… …   Wikipedia

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  • limescale — n. deposit of calcium that adheres to surfaces after the evaporation of water …   English contemporary dictionary

  • limescale — noun Brit. a hard white substance consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate, deposited by water on the inside of pipes, kettles, etc …   English new terms dictionary

  • limescale — noun (U) a hard white or grey substance that forms on the inside of pipes, taps and water containers …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • limescale — UK [ˈlaɪmˌskeɪl] / US noun [uncountable] British a hard white or grey substance that forms in pipes and kettles (= containers used for heating water) …   English dictionary

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  • Anti-scaling agent — An anti scaling agent, also known as descaling agent, anti limestone, anti limescale, anti lime or anti scale are preparations to prevent the buildup or to remove limescale and fouling. Anti scaling agent agents usually contain acids such as… …   Wikipedia

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