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The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.

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  1. n. The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.
  2. n. Cellular slaggy lava; volcanic cinders.
  3. n. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
  4. 1. The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the eduction of metallic ores; dross. 2. Cellular slaggy lava; volcanic cinders.
  5. n the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals