Background for scummed

scummed

/skʌmd/

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verb

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

Examples :

"She scummed the soup to make it clearer before serving it. "

food chemistry process

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verb

To remove (something) as scum.

Examples :

"The cook scummed the pot to remove the layer of grease. "

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verb

To become covered with scum.

Examples :

"The stagnant pond had scummed over during the hot summer. "

environment nature condition

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verb

To scour (the land, sea etc.).

Examples :

"The fishing boats scummed the coastal waters, searching for any sign of the missing diver. "

environment action

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verb

To gather together, as scum.

Examples :

"The dirty water in the pond scummed over, forming a layer of green algae on top. "

environment nature

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verb

To startscum or savescum.

Examples :

"After failing the exam the first time, Sarah scummed by reloading a previous save file and choosing different answers. "