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(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

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scum

/skʌm/

noun

(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

He is a scum.

意味（1）

(uncountable) 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.

意味（2）

(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

These organisms form scum in large quantities.

意味（3）

The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

意味（4）

(uncountable, slang, chiefly US) Semen.

Horse, who was always talking about facts, said, “Man, that can't be scum, ’cause scum is white.”

意味（5）

(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives.