declogging
Removing a blockage
Declogging is the act of removing a blockage or obstruction from something: The plumber spent an hour declogging the drain.
The word applies to pipes, filters, pores, arteries—anything that can become clogged.
It's functionally identical to unclogging, though slightly less common.
Suction device for clogs
- snakeLimbless scaled reptile
- augerSpiral hole-maker
- drainChannel for wastewater
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
sewer · blockage · overflow · backflow · trap · siphon · septic · toilet
Involving biological catalysts
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
detergent · plunging · snaking · augering · suction · pressure · dissolving · extraction
Meant to stop trouble
- schedulePlan of timed events
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- routineRegular sequence of actions
checklist · service · technician · professional · regular · periodic · cleaning · flushing
plunger
Suction device for clogs
pipes · sewer · blockage · overflow · backflow · trap · siphon · septic · toilet · sink
enzymatic
Involving biological catalysts
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- mechanicalOperated by machinery
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
baking soda · detergent · plunging · snaking · augering · suction · pressure · dissolving · extraction · flushing
preventive
Meant to stop trouble
- schedulePlan of timed events
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
routine · checklist · service · technician · professional · regular · periodic · cleaning · flushing · treatment
decloggingclogging
Obstructing a passage
blocking · obstructing · plugging · stopping up · choking
decloggingblockage
Obstruction halting movement
obstruction · occlusion · stoppage · congestion · impaction
clog, clogged, clogs, clogging, unclog, unclogging, unclogged, unclogs, clogger