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dross in French

dross in French is scorie, crasse, écume — dross means rubbish or unwanted, impure material.

dross in French

scorie
noun
Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
crasse
noun
Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
écume
noun
Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.

What does "dross" mean?

  1. noun Rubbish or unwanted, impure material.
  2. noun A scum that forms on top of melted metal when it oxidises.
  3. noun Impurities found within metal.
  4. noun Waste material left over from metalworking.
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What is "dross" in French?
"dross" in French is scorie, crasse, écume. dross means: Rubbish or unwanted, impure material.
Are there other ways to say "dross" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "dross": scorie, crasse, écume.
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