Limescale

Word LIMESCALE
Character 9
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Definitions and meanings of "Limescale"

What do we mean by limescale?

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

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The word "limescale" in example sentences

Although Which? found that using Calgon did reduce the build-up of limescale in the machine, the small layer that built up when not being used was insufficient to affect the running of the machine or suggest future failure. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Mr. Becht said there are further growth gains to be made for its 'powerbrands', including Calgon limescale tabs and Vanish stain remover. ❋ Simon Zekaria (2011)

The manufacturers of Calgon, which has a retail recommended price of £8.27 for 15 tablets, says it contains polycarboxylates to soften hard water, preventing limescale from forming, thereby stopping the impairment of the washing machine's performance and reducing the risk of it breaking down. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The company will shift capital to developing economies, intensify its focus on higher-margin health and hygiene products and step up investment in its top brands like Nurofen pain-relief medicine, Calgon limescale tabs and Vanish stain remover. ❋ Simon Zekaria (2012)

Which? said: Using Calgon in every wash, the average person would spend £295 over the course of six to eight years – the time our expert believes it would take before a normal machine in an area with particularly hard water would require attention as a result of limescale build-up. ❋ Unknown (2011)

This sum could pay for a brand new washing machine; and you'd expect to get plenty of change if you paid for a service, including removal of limescale. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Since putting high-powered magnets on all the water inlets in my house, there's been a noticeable difference in the amount of limescale buildup in my kitchen appliances & bathrooms. bradltaylor ❋ Unknown (2009)

OUST I was assured would remove 20% more limescale which was annoying because I was hoping for a 100% success rate at the first attempt. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Since putting high-powered magnets on all the water inlets in my house, there's been a noticeable difference in the amount of limescale buildup in my kitchen appliances & bathrooms. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Nawt liek rest ob teh TTI which has teh Pleh limescale – do not want! ❋ Unknown (2008)

In addition, by reducing limescale by up to 70%, the life of a kettle can be extended. ❋ Thatsnews (2007)

It looks at a farmer who becomes a developer whose developments threaten a limescale aquifier and an environmental movement is set up against him. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But unlike limescale, which you can see, many potentially harmful substances can neither be seen nor tasted. ❋ Thatsnews (2007)

As front door slams, instead of taking book to bed as initially planned, experience sudden and overwhelming desire to clean child-free apartment from top to bottom, including waxing wood floors, reorganising wardrobe, polishing every single pair of shoes and scrubbing at limescale in bathtub with stiff brush. ❋ Unknown (2005)

So I used the old-fashioned method (so much more effective than limescale "remover" - haha!) and attacked it with malt vinegar and a tough scouring pad!! ❋ Sheepdip (2003)

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