descale

/ ˌdiːˈskeɪl /

verb

1. to remove the hard deposit formed by chemicals in water from (a kettle, pipe, etc)

Example Sentences

First, have your fishmonger clean it, descale it and trim the sharp fins.

From Washington Post

Do a Web search for “descale pipes with vinegar” to read up on the basic process.

From Washington Post

Fishmongers at Harris Teeter, Whole Foods and other stores will debone, descale and fillet fish.

From Washington Post

He said that work had been done to descale and disinfect the water system, and further tests would be carried out on Monday.

From BBC

Topics >   >   >  Blogging and Social Media >  The Business of Unfriending People How start-ups such as GroupMe, Path, Diaspora, and Letter.ly are attempting to descale the social networking landscape.

From Inc