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.materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlgas, 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 algas en grandes cantidades.environmentplantnaturebiologyorganismecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspuma, nataThe 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. "El fontanero nos advirtió sobre la espesa espuma que flotaba en la parte superior de la fosa séptica, explicando que necesitaba ser removida profesionalmente.substanceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun🔗ShareEscoria, gentuzaA reprehensible person or persons."People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."Las personas que venden bolígrafos usados son escoria, unos verdaderos gentuza.personcharactermoralnegativeattitudesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading