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Meaning Of Scum
v.
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.
v.
refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
v. t.
To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from
the surface of; to skim.
v. t.
To sweep or range over the surface of.
v. i.
To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used
figuratively.