| scum | 1. The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross. "Some to remove the scum it did rise." (Spenser) 2. Refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless. "The great and innocent are insulted by the scum and refuse of the people." (Addison) Origin: Of Scand. Origin; cf. Dan. & Sw. Skum, Icel. Skm, LG. Schum, D. Schuim, OHG. Scm, G. Schaum; probably from a root meaning, to cover. Cf. Hide skin, Meerschaum, Skim, Sky. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| scumbling | 1. A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque colour to the surface of a painting, or part of the surface, which is too bright in colour, or which requires harmonizing. In crayon drawing, the use of the stump. 2. The colour so laid on. Also used figuratively. "Shining above the brown scumbling of leafless orchards." (L. Wallace) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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trash: worthless people a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid remove the scum from
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In offset lithography, a film of ink printing in the non-image areas of a plate where it should not print.
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The extraneous or foreign matter which rises to the surface of the water and forms a layer or a film there. It can also be a residue deposited on the tile or walls of the pool or spa. Sources of scum are soap, oil, deodorant, hair spray, suntan lotions and others.
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Unwanted ink marks in the non-image area.
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Floatable material in wastewater made up of mainly fats, cooking oil and grease which are skimmed off during the treatment process.
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| scum | a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible |
| scum | the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture |
| scum | covered with scum |
| scum | of the most contemptible kind |
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