Dross

//dɹɒs//

Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "dross" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Windross drosser drossless drossy human dross

Etymologically Related To

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

scum waste waste material waste matter waste product

Related Terms

impure oxidation remove residue waste

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