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Scums

A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

📖 Definitions of "Scums"

noun

1
A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."
2
A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
"These organisms form scum in large quantities."
3
The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
4
(chiefly US) semen

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