Dross

noun

/dɹɑs/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounWaste or impure matter.

2.nounResidue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.

3.nounThe impurities in metal.

4.nounA waste product from working with metal.

5.nounWorthless or trivial matter.

6.verbTo remove dross from.

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