to scum
1
8.9
To remove a dirty layer from the top of a liquid
- verb
- /skʌm/
:
desespumar
Examples
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-I should kill you, you ugly scum.
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You scum.
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To ensure the water is clean, you should scum off the residue from the surface.
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Before using the oil, be sure to scum it to remove any impurities.
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He took a skimmer to scum the top of the pond and keep it clear.
Synonyms
to clean (something) off
vsto scum
52
1.0
To remove dirt or mud from a surface
targets only thin surface impurities on liquids rather than all dirt
to purify
vsto scum
28
4.6
To remove dirt and bad chemicals from water or air to make them clean
focuses on removing only the thin surface layer rather than full purification
to skim
vsto scum
15
3.4
Take a thin layer off the top of a liquid
is about removing surface impurities rather than full cleaning
to skim off
vsto scum
2
3.7
Take oil or fat from the top of a liquid using a spoon
is focused on clearing surface impurities rather than deep cleaning
Idioms
Compounds
How Thorough
to sterilize
32
4.1
- Specialized
32
4.1
to purify
28
4.6
28
4.6
to clarify
4
4.2
- Specialized
4
4.2
to scum
1
8.9
1
8.9
to skim
15
3.4
15
3.4
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb scum comes from the noun scum and originally meant to remove the foamy, dirty top from a liquid. So to scum your soup or jam is to take off that unwanted layer so the food stays clear.