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The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.

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  1. n. The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.
  2. The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.
  3. The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum orimpurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.
  4. n. The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.