dross

/dɹɑs//dɹɒs//dɹɔs/

noun

  1. 1

    Waste or impure matter.

  2. 2

    Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.

  3. 3

    The impurities in metal.

  4. 4

    A waste product from working with metal.

  5. 5

    Worthless or trivial matter.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To remove dross from.

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