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dross - What does it mean?

Definition of 'dross'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Noun

(drosses)
  • Waste or impure matter
  • Worthless or trivial matter
  • Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation
  • The impurities in metal
  • A waste product from working with metal
  • Quotations

    * (seeCites)

    Derived terms

    * (l) * (l) * (l)

    Verb

    (es)
  • To remove dross from.
  • Anagrams

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