scum

UK
/skʌm/
US
/skʌm/

Translations

scumnoun
scums
pl
The scum on the surface of the soup was removed before serving.
Накипь на поверхности супа была удалена перед подачей.
He was considered a scum by everyone in the neighborhood.
Его считали подонком все в округе.
Additional translations
scumverb
scummed
Past Simple
scummed
Past Participle
scumming
Gerund
UK
/skʌm/
US
/skʌm/
покрываться накипью
The water began to scum after being left out for too long.
Вода начала покрываться накипью после того, как ее оставили на слишком долгое время.
Additional translations
образовывать корку
scumadjective
Used attributively before nouns, indicating relation to or consisting of scum.
scumadjective
UK
/skʌm/
US
/skʌm/
Used attributively before nouns to describe something consisting of or covered with scum, or figuratively to denote something contemptible.

Definitions

scumnoun
A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid.
The pond was covered with a thick layer of green scum.
A contemptible or worthless person or group of people.
The thieves were considered the scum of the neighborhood.
scumverb
To remove scum from a liquid.
The chef scummed the broth to ensure it was clear and free of impurities.
To become covered with a layer of scum.
During the hot summer, the abandoned pool quickly scummed over.
scumadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or covered with scum; contemptible or vile (attributive use).
The janitor scrubbed away the scum stains from the tiles.
scumadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or covered with scum.
Workers removed the scum layer from the scum pond.