| Scum |
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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| Scum |
refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless. |
v. |
| Scum |
To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim. |
v. t. |
| Scum |
To sweep or range over the surface of. |
v. t. |
| Scum |
To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively. |
v. i. |