scum in Italian
scum in Italian is impurità, mucillagine — scum means a thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
scum in Italian
impurità
(uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
mucillagine
(uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
What does "scum" mean?
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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."
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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 Italian?
"scum" in Italian is impurità, mucillagine. 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 Italian, "scum" is impurità, mucillagine.
Are there other ways to say "scum" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "scum": impurità, mucillagine.
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