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dross

/dɹɑs/

noun

Meaning

  • Waste or impure matter.

  • Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.

  • The impurities in metal.

  • A waste product from working with metal.

  • Worthless or trivial matter.

Synonyms

junk,
rubbish

verb

Meaning

  • To remove dross from.