fish scale

noun

1
: the scale of fish
also : something resembling it
2
: a defect in enamel on sheet iron characterized by blistering and the detachment of small flakes of enamel

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“Fish scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20scale. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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