noun🔗ShareEspuma, nataA 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."Durante la fundición, la espuma sube a la superficie y luego es removida por el fundidor.substancematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspuma, nataA greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds"These organisms form scum in large quantities."Estos organismos forman nata en grandes cantidades.environmentplantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspuma, nataThe topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank."After years of use, a thick layer of scum had formed on the surface of the septic tank. "Después de años de uso, se había formado una gruesa capa de espuma en la superficie de la fosa séptica.substanceenvironmentchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEsperma(chiefly US) semen"The biology teacher showed the class a sample of sperm, also called scum. "El profesor de biología mostró a la clase una muestra de esperma, también llamado esperma.bodysexhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEscoria, gentuzaA reprehensible person or persons."People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."La gente que vende bolígrafos usados es escoria, unos completos sinvergüenzas.personmoralcharacterattitudesocietynegativehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesespumarTo remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.)."The chef meticulously scummed the hot broth, removing the floating layer of impurities. "El chef desespumó meticulosamente el caldo caliente, eliminando la capa flotante de impurezas.substanceprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesnatarTo remove (something) as scum."The cleaning crew meticulously scums the rain-water runoff from the school's rooftop to prevent clogs. "El equipo de limpieza desnata meticulosamente la escorrentía de agua de lluvia del tejado de la escuela para evitar obstrucciones.natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrirse de espumaTo become covered with scum."The old water bottle quickly scummed over after sitting in the sun all day. "La vieja botella de agua se cubrió rápidamente de espuma después de estar al sol todo el día.environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLimpiar, fregarTo scour (the land, sea etc.)."The farmer will scum the pond to remove the algae. "El granjero limpiará el estanque para quitar las algas.environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormar nataTo gather together, as scum."The dirty dishes, left unwashed for days, scummed the sink. "Los platos sucios, sin lavar durante días, formaron nata en el fregadero.masssubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCargar partida guardada, hacer trampasTo startscum or savescum."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." "Para vencer al jefe, tuve que hacer trampas guardando antes de cada intento y cargando la partida guardada cuando fallaba.gamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
