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Meaning of 'dross' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dross [ n.]
- The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement.
- Rust of metals.
- Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.

Meaning of 'dross' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dross [ n]
Meaning (1):
- worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
Example in sentence:
  • there were impurities in the water

Nearby Words:

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