descale (verb)

1. As the chef prepared the fish, he carefully descaled it, wanting to impress his date with a perfect meal.

2. The terrifying creature emerged from the depths of the lake, its scaly skin pulsating as the desperate heroine desperately tried to descale it.

3. In the poetic novel, the author vividly described the protagonist's struggle to descale the oppressive layers of societal expectations.

4. In the thrilling anime series, the protagonist utilized their specialized skills to descale the powerful dragon, revealing its vulnerable core.