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Vocabulary Entry
scum
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A layer of unwanted material that accumulates on the surface of a liquid.
Example Sentences
"She skimmed the scum off the pond before letting the kids play in it."
"The scum on the surface of the boiling soup indicated it needed to be stirred."
"Scientists studied the scum that formed on the river to understand pollution levels."
N
noun
A derogatory term for a person regarded as despicable or contemptible.
Example Sentences
"He was seen as the scum of the earth after his latest scandal."
"The community expressed outrage, calling him scum for his dishonest actions."
"Don't associate with that scum; he has no respect for anyone."
V
verb
To remove scum from a surface, especially from a liquid.
Example Sentences
"It's important to scum the pool regularly to keep the water clean."
"Before cooking the broth, you should scum the impurities off the top."
"The workers were tasked to scum the tanks to prevent contamination."