descale
Strip mineral deposits
To descale is to remove scale—the chalky mineral deposits that accumulate inside kettles, pipes, coffee makers, and other appliances that heat water: I need to descale the espresso machine.
In cooking, descale means to remove the scales from a fish before preparation.
Mineral buildup from water
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
sediment · carbonate · magnesium · crust · ions · hardness · calcification · encrustation
Spouted vessel for heating water
- coffee-makerAppliance that brews beans
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- showerheadPerforated bathing nozzle
- faucetValve controlling water flow
dishwasher · humidifier · tankless · pipes · steamer · reservoir
Acidic cooking liquid
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- powderFine dry particles
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
Saturate with liquid
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- flushSame suit, five cards
- scrubClean by rubbing hard
- dissolveDisperse into liquid
wipe · brush · empty · repeat · dilute · fill · drain · neutralize
Meant to stop trouble
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- longevityDuration of existence
efficiency · performance · monthly · quarterly · warranty · regular
limescale
Mineral buildup from water
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- depositsMaterial settled or stored
minerals · sediment · carbonate · magnesium · crust · ions · hardness · calcification · encrustation · chalky
kettle
Spouted vessel for heating water
- coffee-makerAppliance that brews beans
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- showerheadPerforated bathing nozzle
faucet · dishwasher · humidifier · tankless · pipes · steamer · reservoir
vinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- powderFine dry particles
- concentrateReduced, potent form
soak
Saturate with liquid
dissolve · wipe · brush · empty · repeat · dilute · fill · drain · neutralize · agitate
preventive
Meant to stop trouble
- upkeepOngoing preservation effort
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- routineRegular sequence of actions
longevity · efficiency · performance · monthly · quarterly · warranty · regular
fillet
Boneless meat portion
- guttingRemoving internal organs
- fishmongerSeller of fresh catches
- fish-knifeSpecialized dining utensil for seafood
debone · trout · salmon · bass · carp · tilapia · snapper · mackerel · halibut · flounder
- cleaningcleaning, clean, housekeeping, clean up, daily cleaning
- removeremove, peel, strip, scrape, take off