English Dictionary

soap scum

名詞

不可算名詞

The buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.

日本語の意味

硬水を使用した際、石鹸と反応して生じるカルシウムやマグネシウムの不溶性脂肪酸が蓄積し、表面が鈍くなったり、汚れが付着しやすくなる沈着物です。

After months of showering with hard water, stubborn soap scum coated the tiles, dulling the finish and trapping grime.

硬水で何ヶ月もシャワーを浴び続けた結果、タイルに不溶性のカルシウム・マグネシウム脂肪酸塩が堆積して石けんかすがこびりつき、表面がくすんで汚れを絡め取った。

意味（1）

The buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.

You can purchase one of the numerous cleaners on the market specifically formulated to dissolve soap scum or use a variety of home remedies for ridding tile, showers and bathtubs from the dull gray film.