noun🔗ShareSchmutz, AbschaumA 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."Beim Schmelzen steigt Schmutz an die Oberfläche und wird dann vom Hüttenmann entfernt.materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlgen, AlgenschleimA greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds"These organisms form scum in large quantities."Diese Organismen bilden in großen Mengen Algen.environmentplantnaturebiologyorganismecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbschaum, SchmutzThe topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank."The plumber warned us about the thick scums floating on top of the septic tank, explaining that they needed to be professionally removed. "Der Klempner warnte uns vor dem dicken Abschaum, der auf der Klärgrube schwamm, und erklärte, dass dieser professionell entfernt werden müsse.substanceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun🔗ShareAbschaum, GesindelA reprehensible person or persons."People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."Leute, die abgenutzte Stifte verkaufen, sind Abschaum, einfach widerliche Subjekte.personcharactermoralnegativeattitudesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading