Thesaurus: dross

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1. n. The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement.
2. n. Rust of metals.
3. n. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.
4. n. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
5. n. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
6. 1. The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement. 2. Rust of metals. [R.] Addison. 3. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse. All world's glory is but dross unclean. Spenser. At the devil's booth are all things sold, Each ounce of dross coats its ounce of gold. Lowell.
7. n:100 n worthless or dangerous material that should be removed n the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals