Meaning Of The Word Dross

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What's The Definition Of Dross?

dross
uncountable noun: If you describe something as dross, you mean that it is of very poor quality or has no value.

dross in American English
a scum formed on the surface of molten metal
noun: waste matter; refuse

dross in British English
noun: the scum formed, usually by oxidation, on the surfaces of molten metals

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