dross
Waste or impure matterWaste or impure matter.: Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
» Even the best authors can write dross.
Sogar die besten Schriftsteller können Pfusch schreiben. — Manfredo
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5 sensesWaste or impure matter.
(uncountable, usually)Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
Schlacke, Krätze, Müll
ока́линаokálina, шлакšlak, отбро́сыotbrósy
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
(uncountable, usually)The impurities in metal.
при́месьprímesʹ
(uncountable, usually)A waste product from working with metal.
шлакšlak
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)Worthless or trivial matter.
Abschaum, Schund
(slang, uncountable, usually)Residual raw opium left in an opium pipe which can be recycled for further sale or use.
Examples
1 sentencesEven the best authors can write dross.
deSogar die besten Schriftsteller können Pfusch schreiben. — Manfredo
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle English drosse, dros, from Old English drōs, from Proto-Germanic *drōhs (“dregFrom Middle English drosse, dros, from Old English drōs, from Proto-Germanic *drōhs (“dregs, sediment”).
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Forms
plural: drosses| Singular | dross |
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uncountable
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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