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Rarescum
The correct spelling is scum.
How to pronounce scum
/skʌm/
nounIPA: /skʌm/
Say it like: Scu-m
The correct spelling is scum. A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water). For example: "During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."
Usage Examples
“During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.”
“These organisms form scum in large quantities.”
“People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
- 2.A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
- 3.The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
- 4.(chiefly US) semen
- 5.A reprehensible person or persons.
verb
- 1.To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).
- 2.To remove (something) as scum.
- 3.To become covered with scum.
- 4.To scour (the land, sea etc.).
- 5.To gather together, as scum.
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