limescale

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English

Etymology

lime +‎ scale

Noun

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limescale

limescale (uncountable)

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

Translations

chalky deposit

Chinese:
Mandarin: 水垢 (zh) (shuǐ gòu)
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French: tartre (fr) m
Spanish: sarro (es) m
Thai: ตะกรัน (th)

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