HyperDic: dross

English > 2 senses of the word dross:
NOUNsubstancedross, impurityworthless or dangerous material that should be removed
substancedross, slag, scoriathe scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
dross > pronunciation
Soundsdrao's
Rhymesacross ... toss: 21 rhymes with aos...
English > dross: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaningworthless or dangerous material that should be removed.
Synonymimpurity
Broaderwaste, waste material, waste matter, waste productAny materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
Spanishescoria, impureza
Catalancagaferro, carrall, escòria, impuresa
English > dross: 2 senses > noun 2, substance
MeaningThe scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals.
Synonymsslag, scoria
Narrowerbasic slagslag produced in making steel
BroaderscumA film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid / liquid
Spanishcagafierro, escoria
Catalanescòria

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