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scums

/skʌmz/

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noun

Écume, crasse

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."

Pendant la fusion, l'écume monte à la surface et est ensuite retirée par le fondeur.

material substance chemistry

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noun

Algues, écume

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

Examples :

"These organisms form scum in large quantities."

Ces organismes forment des algues en grandes quantités.

environment plant nature biology organism ecology

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noun

Écume, crasse

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. "

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.

substance environment

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noun

Sperme

(chiefly US) semen

body sex physiology

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Racaille, rebut

A reprehensible person or persons.

Examples :

"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.

person character moral negative attitude society