delime

/ˈdɛlɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or free from lime

“The process of deliming old pipes involved soaking them in a mixture to prevent corrosion.”

2. noun

a substance used to remove or prevent lime deposits

“Delime is often used to clean pipes and boilers to prevent scaling.”

Synonyms

  • descaler
  • lime remover

Antonyms

  • lime releaser
  • scale creator