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dross in Portuguese

dross in Portuguese is escória — dross means rubbish or unwanted, impure material.

dross in Portuguese

escória
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 Portuguese?
"dross" in Portuguese is escória. dross means: Rubbish or unwanted, impure material.
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