descale
To remove scale from the surface of a metal, especially from the inner surfaces of…To remove scale from the surface of a metal, especially from the inner surfaces of boilers etc.
» The coffee machine needs descaling again.
Die Kaffeemaschine müsste mal wieder entkalkt werden. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Кавоварка знову потребує видалення накипу. — deniko
Кавомашина знову потребує видалення накипу. — deniko
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2 sensesTo remove scale from the surface of a metal, especially from the inner surfaces of boilers etc.
entkalken
To remove the scales from a fish etc.
entschuppen
remove the scales from
Examples
3 sentencesThe coffee machine needs descaling again.
Кавоварка знову потребує видалення накипу. — deniko
deDie Kaffeemaschine müsste mal wieder entkalkt werden. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Be careful not to get hurt by the spikes when you descale the fish.
Будь обережною та не поранься об шипи, коли чиститимеш рибу. — Ahha
Did you descale the fish on the outdoor counter?
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
descales, descaling, descaled, descaledSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle