noun Download 🔗Share 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." substance material chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds Examples : "These organisms form scum in large quantities." environment plant biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " substance environment chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly US) semen Examples : "The biology teacher showed the class a sample of sperm, also called scum. " body sex human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A reprehensible person or persons. Examples : "People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives." person moral character attitude society negative human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.). Examples : "The chef meticulously scummed the hot broth, removing the floating layer of impurities. " substance process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove (something) as scum. Examples : "The cleaning crew meticulously scums the rain-water runoff from the school's rooftop to prevent clogs. " nature action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become covered with scum. Examples : "The old water bottle quickly scummed over after sitting in the sun all day. " environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To scour (the land, sea etc.). Examples : "The farmer will scum the pond to remove the algae. " environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To gather together, as scum. Examples : "The dirty dishes, left unwashed for days, scummed the sink. " mass substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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." " game computing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading