απόβρασμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• scum noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.

Senses

απόβρασμα is used for these senses in English:

• scum (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
• scum (derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.

scum — full definition

1. noun A thin layer of dirt, foam, or other impurities that gathers on the surface of a liquid.
2. noun A thoroughly contemptible or worthless person, or such people collectively.

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