| 释义 |
descale, v.|diːˈskeɪl|
[f. de- II. 2 + scale n.2 5.]
trans. To remove scale from (metal or other surfaces). So deˈscaler, a substance or device for descaling; deˈscaling vbl. n., the process of removing scale; also attrib.
1932W. H. Hatfield in Jrnl. West of Scotland Iron & Steel Inst. (1931–32) XXXIX. 80/2 Descaling. The removal of the scale incurred in rolling, heat-treatment, and other work operations is a very essential part of the manufacture of corrosion-resistant steels... The descaling solution has a fairly long life. 1958Times Rev. Industry Feb. 19/1 To maintain output during descaling operations. 1958New Scientist 31 July 526/1 It involved rotating the evaporation tubes while the de-scaler was being applied. 1959Design Oct. 59/2 The heater is easy to keep clean, and descale where the water is hard. |
