water scale; mineral deposit; water stain
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
mineral deposit; water scale; alkali formed by hard water
Refers to the white or grayish mineral buildup (usually calcium or magnesium deposits) that forms inside kettles, pots, or pipes due to hard water.
Shuǐ水
hú壶
lǐ里
jī积
le了
yī一
céng层
hòu厚
hòu厚
de的
shuǐ水
xiù锈
。
A thick layer of water scale has accumulated in the kettle.
Zhè这
lǐ里
de的
shuǐ水
zhì质
hěn很
yìng硬
，
róng容
yì易
chǎn产
shēng生
shuǐ水
xiù锈
。
The water here is very hard, so it easily produces mineral deposits.
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Shuǐ水
xiù锈
huì会
yǐng影
xiǎng响
shuǐ水
hú壶
de的
dǎo导
rè热
xìng性
néng能
。
Water scale affects the thermal conductivity of the kettle.
noun
stain or mark left on containers from long-term water exposure
Refers to the discoloration, rings, or stubborn marks left on glassware, ceramics, or metal vessels after water has evaporated or stood for a long time.
Bō玻
lí璃
bēi杯
shàng上
yǒu有
shuǐ水
xiù锈
，
zěn怎
me么
yě也
xǐ洗
bù不
diào掉
。
There are water stains on the glass that simply won't wash off no matter what.
Zhè这
gè个
jiù旧
pén盆
zi子
de的
biān边
yuán缘
jī积
mǎn满
le了
hè褐
sè色
de的
shuǐ水
xiù锈
。
The rim of this old basin is covered with brown water stains.
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Shuǐ水
xiù锈
ràng让
cí瓷
qì器
biǎo表
miàn面
shī失
qù去
le了
guāng光
zé泽
。
The water stains have caused the porcelain surface to lose its luster.