scum

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Cognate to German Schaum, foam

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Singular
scum

Plural
countable and uncountable; plural scums

scum (countable and uncountable; plural scums)

  1. (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
  2. (uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
  3. The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
  4. (countable) (derogatory, slang) A person or persons considered to be reprehensible.

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