Entkalkungsmittel
descaler, decalcifying agent
noun ent-KAL-koongs-mit-el Rare
Usage Note
Entkalkungsmittel is a chemical product used to remove limescale from kettles, coffee machines, showerheads, and taps. Essential in areas with hard water (hartes Wasser).
Examples
"Der Wasserkocher wird einmal monatlich mit Entkalkungsmittel gereinigt."
Natural Translation
The kettle is cleaned with descaler once a month.
Literal Translation
The water-boiler is once monthly with descaler cleaned.
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