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scums

/skʌmz/

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noun

Schmutz, Abschaum

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."

Beim Schmelzen steigt Schmutz an die Oberfläche und wird dann vom Hüttenmann entfernt.

material substance chemistry

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noun

Algen, Algenschleim

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 Algen.

environment plant nature biology organism ecology

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noun

Abschaum, Schmutz

The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

Examples :

"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.

substance environment

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Sperma, Samenflüssigkeit

(chiefly US) semen

body sex physiology

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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 character moral negative attitude society