- 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. Source: opted
- 2. n. Rust of metals. Source: opted
- 3. n. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse. Source: opted
- 4. n. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed Source: wordnet
- 5. n. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals Source: wordnet
- 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. Source: webster
- 7. n:100 n worthless or dangerous material that should be removed n the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals Source: ecdict
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