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limescale

Limescale (noun) means a white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.

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A white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.
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Etymology

From lime + scale.

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"limescale" (noun) means a white, chalky deposit of calcium carbonate found in kettles, washing machines etc., especially in a hard water area.

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