scums
/S K AH1 M Z/noun
- 1
A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
“During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.”
- 2
A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
“These organisms form scum in large quantities.”
- 3
The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
- 4
(chiefly US) semen
- 5
A reprehensible person or persons.
“People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives.”
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