noun🔗ShareÉcume, crasseA 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."Pendant la fusion, l'écume monte à la surface et est ensuite retirée par le fondeur.materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlgues, écumeA greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds"These organisms form scum in large quantities."Ces organismes forment des algues en grandes quantités.environmentplantnaturebiologyorganismecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcume, crasseThe 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. "Le plombier nous a mis en garde contre l'épaisse crasse flottant au-dessus de la fosse septique, expliquant qu'elle devait être enlevée par des professionnels.substanceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRacaille, rebutA reprehensible person or persons."People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives."Les gens qui vendent des stylos usagés sont de la racaille, de véritables moins-que-rien.personcharactermoralnegativeattitudesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
