Definitions for: Dross


[n] worthless material that should be removed; "there were impurities in the water"
[n] the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals



Webster (1913) Definition: Dross, n. [AS. dros, fr. dre['o]san to fall. See
Dreary.]
1. The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls
from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of
melting; recrement.

2. Rust of metals. [R.] --Addison.

3. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the
better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.

All world's glory is but dross unclean. --Spenser.

At the devil's booth are all things sold, Each ounce
of dross coats its ounce of gold. --Lowell.

Synonyms: impurity, scoria, slag

See Also: basic slag, scum, waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product

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