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scum

/skʌm/

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noun

Abschaum, Schmutz

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

Examples :

"During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."

Während des Schmelzens steigt der Abschaum an die Oberfläche und wird dann vom Schmelzer entfernt.

substance material chemistry

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noun

Algenschicht, Schmutz

A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

Examples :

"These organisms form scum in large quantities."

Diese Organismen bilden in großen Mengen Algenschichten.

environment plant biology nature

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noun

Abschaum, Schmutz

The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

Examples :

"After years of use, a thick layer of scum had formed on the surface of the septic tank. "

Nach jahrelanger Nutzung hatte sich eine dicke Schicht Abschaum auf der Oberfläche der Klärgrube gebildet.

substance environment chemistry

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noun

Sperma

(chiefly US) semen

Examples :

"The biology teacher showed the class a sample of sperm, also called scum. "

Der Biologielehrer zeigte der Klasse eine Probe von Sperma, auch Sperma genannt.

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noun

Abschaum, Gesindel

A reprehensible person or persons.

Examples :

"People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."

Leute, die abgenutzte Stifte verkaufen, sind Abschaum, einfach widerliche Subjekte.

person moral character attitude society negative human

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verb

Abschäumen

To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

Examples :

"The chef meticulously scummed the hot broth, removing the floating layer of impurities. "

Der Koch schäumte die heiße Brühe sorgfältig ab und entfernte die schwimmende Schicht von Verunreinigungen.

substance process

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verb

Abschäumen

To remove (something) as scum.

Examples :

"The cleaning crew meticulously scums the rain-water runoff from the school's rooftop to prevent clogs. "

Das Reinigungspersonal schäumt sorgfältig das Regenwasser vom Dach der Schule ab, um Verstopfungen zu vermeiden.

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verb

Sich mit Schmutz bedecken

To become covered with scum.

Examples :

"The old water bottle quickly scummed over after sitting in the sun all day. "

Die alte Wasserflasche bedeckte sich schnell mit Schmutz, nachdem sie den ganzen Tag in der Sonne gestanden hatte.

environment nature

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verb

Absuchen, durchsuchen

To scour (the land, sea etc.).

Examples :

"The farmer will scum the pond to remove the algae. "

Der Bauer wird den Teich absuchen, um die Algen zu entfernen.

environment nature

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verb

Abschaum bilden

To gather together, as scum.

Examples :

"The dirty dishes, left unwashed for days, scummed the sink. "

Das dreckige Geschirr, tagelang ungewaschen, bildete Abschaum im Waschbecken.

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verb

Scummen, neuladen

To startscum or savescum.

Examples :

"Context: Imagine someone is playing a challenging video game. Sentence: "To beat the boss, I had to scum by saving before each attempt and reloading when I failed." "

Um den Boss zu besiegen, musste ich scummen, indem ich vor jedem Versuch speicherte und neu lud, wenn ich scheiterte.