dross in German
dross in German is Müll, Schrott, Schlacke — dross means rubbish or unwanted, impure material.
dross in German
Müll
Waste or impure matter.
Schrott
Waste or impure matter.
Schlacke
Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
Krätze
Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
Abschaum
(figurative) Worthless or trivial matter.
Schund
(figurative) Worthless or trivial matter.
What does "dross" mean?
- noun Rubbish or unwanted, impure material.
- noun A scum that forms on top of melted metal when it oxidises.
- noun Impurities found within metal.
- noun Waste material left over from metalworking.
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What is "dross" in German?
"dross" in German is Müll, Schrott, Schlacke. dross means: Rubbish or unwanted, impure material.
Are there other ways to say "dross" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "dross": Müll, Schrott, Schlacke, Krätze, Abschaum, Schund.
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