2. Noun. The removal of scale from the surface of a metal, especially from the inner surfaces of boilers etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Descaling
1. descale [v] - See also: descale
Lexicographical Neighbors of Descaling
Literary usage of Descaling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mechanical World and Engineering Record (1881)
"The hydraulic descaling machine This machine has six Harland-Aldrich No. 2 nozzles
each of 27.2 gpm capacity mounted in an adjustable header pipe above the ..."
2. The Metal Casting and Heat Treating Industry: Guide to Pollution Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"descaling The intense heat of air or atmosphere in furnaces may cause an oxide
... descaling can be accomplished by abrasive cleaning (sandblasting) or by ..."
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