soap scum
The buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with…The buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.
» Squeegee the shower walls to prevent soap scum buildup.
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1 senses(uncountable)The buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.
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Examples
1 sentencesSqueegee the shower walls to prevent soap scum buildup.
Translations
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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