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Meaning of SCUM in English

The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross.

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    Meaning of SCUM in English

    • The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross.
    • refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
    • To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.
    • To sweep or range over the surface of.
    • To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.

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