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scums

/skʌmz/

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noun

Espuma, nata

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."

Durante la fundición, la espuma sube a la superficie y luego es removida por el fundidor.

material substance chemistry

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noun

Algas, nata

A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

Examples :

"These organisms form scum in large quantities."

Estos organismos forman algas en grandes cantidades.

environment plant nature biology organism ecology

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noun

Espuma, nata

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. "

El fontanero nos advirtió sobre la espesa espuma que flotaba en la parte superior de la fosa séptica, explicando que necesitaba ser removida profesionalmente.

substance environment

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noun

Esperma, semen

(chiefly US) semen

body sex physiology

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noun

Escoria, gentuza

A reprehensible person or persons.

Examples :

"People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."

Las personas que venden bolígrafos usados son escoria, unos verdaderos gentuza.

person character moral negative attitude society