Definition of scum

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Scum (v.) 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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Scumming :: Scumming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scu.
Sandiver :: Sandiver (n.) A whitish substance which is cast up, as a scum, from the materials of glass in fusion, and, floating on the top, is skimmed off; -- called also glass gall..
Foam :: Foam (n.) The white substance, consisting of an aggregation of bubbles, which is formed on the surface of liquids, or in the mouth of an animal, by violent agitation or fermentation; froth; spume; scum; as, the foam of the sea..
Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface; as, to skim milk; to skim broth..
Scummy :: Scummy (a.) Covered with scum; of the nature of scum.
Scum :: Scum (v. t.) To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.
Wash :: Wash (n.) A mixture of dunder, molasses, water, and scummings, used in the West Indies for distillation..
Mistletoe :: Mistletoe (n.) A parasitic evergreen plant of Europe (Viscum album), bearing a glutinous fruit. When found upon the oak, where it is rare, it was an object of superstitious regard among the Druids. A bird lime is prepared from its fruit..
Skrim :: Skrim (n.) Scum; refuse.
Despumate :: Despumate (v. t. & i.) To throw off impurities in spume; to work off in foam or scum; to foam.
Bescumber :: Bescumber (v. t.) Alt. of Bescumme.
Discumber :: Discumber (v. t.) To free from that which cumbers or impedes; to disencumber.
Scummer :: Scummer (v. i.) To scumber.
Scumbling :: Scumbling (n.) A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque color to the surface of a painting, or part of the surface, which is too bright in color, or which requires harmonizing..
Scumber :: Scumber (v. i.) To void excrement.
Scummed :: Scummed (imp. & p. p.) of Scu.
Bescummer :: Bescummer (v. t.) To discharge ordure or dung upon.
Scum :: Scum (v. i.) To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.
Spumed :: Spume (n.) Frothy matter raised on liquids by boiling, effervescence, or agitation; froth; foam; scum..
Scummer :: Scummer (n.) An instrument for taking off scum; a skimmer.
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