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scum in Catalan

scum in Catalan is escòria, verdet, púrria — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

scum in Catalan

escòria
noun
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
verdet
noun
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
escòria
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
púrria
noun
(derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

What does "scum" mean?

  1. noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
    "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond."
  2. noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.
    "The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth.""
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scum in a sentence

  • Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond.
  • The judge called the fraudster "the scum of the earth."

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What is "scum" in Catalan?

"scum" in Catalan is escòria, verdet, púrria. scum means: A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

How do you use "scum" in a sentence?

Example: "Green scum had formed across the surface of the stagnant pond." In Catalan, "scum" is escòria, verdet, púrria.

Are there other ways to say "scum" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 3 translations listed for "scum": escòria, verdet, púrria.

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