antiscale

/ˈæntɪskæil/

Definitions

1. noun

A measure or coating to prevent or reduce scaling, especially in boilers or heat exchangers.

“The engineer added an antiscale solution to the cooling system to prevent corrosion.”

2. verb

To apply a measure or coating to prevent or reduce scaling, especially in boilers or heat exchangers.

“The maintenance team antiscaled the pipes to prevent future damage.”

Synonyms

  • antiscale solution
  • de-scaler

Antonyms

  • corrosion-inducer
  • scale-promoter