descale
verb
de·scale
(ˌ)dē-ˈskāl 
descaled; descaling; descales
1
: to remove a coating, layer, or incrustation from : to free from scale (see scale entry 3 sense 3)
To descale the kettle, fill it with equal parts water and vinegar and let it soak for an hour before making sure it's been properly rinsed out.—
Sarra Gray
Sarra Gray2
: to remove scales (see scale entry 3 sense 1a) from
You can, of course, ask the fishmonger to gut and descale the fish for you.—Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallExamples of descale in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Magnetic water softeners also descale via their electromagnetic coils that filter out minerals.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
This model features a light-up button that denotes whether more water is needed and a button for descaling the machine.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
Instead, the unit works to descale your water by using electrical pulses.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
Keurig has a descaling solution (since every model is a little different, follow Keurig's instructions for descaling).
—Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 17 May 2023
Your machine should alert you with a light indicator when the time comes to descale, about once every three months.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 29 June 2023
This model features a light-up button that denotes whether more water is needed, and a button for descaling the machine.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
Plus, Nespresso recommends their descaling cleanser instead of vinegar or other traditional cleaning methods.
—Emily Estep, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
Compared with a Keurig, Patel notes that the Cuisinart machine allows for more brews in-between cleanings where the Keurig needs to be descaled more often.
—Lindsey Malhado, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
This model features a light-up button that denotes whether more water is needed and a button for descaling the machine.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
Instead, the unit works to descale your water by using electrical pulses.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
Keurig has a descaling solution (since every model is a little different, follow Keurig's instructions for descaling).
—Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 17 May 2023
Your machine should alert you with a light indicator when the time comes to descale, about once every three months.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 29 June 2023
This model features a light-up button that denotes whether more water is needed, and a button for descaling the machine.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
Plus, Nespresso recommends their descaling cleanser instead of vinegar or other traditional cleaning methods.
—Emily Estep, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
Compared with a Keurig, Patel notes that the Cuisinart machine allows for more brews in-between cleanings where the Keurig needs to be descaled more often.
—Lindsey Malhado, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
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“Descale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/descale. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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