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How to pronounce “scum”
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Pronunciation guide for scum
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of scum with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The science of cells that never get old
It's also been known as pond scum.
- Definition summary
- (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
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How to pronounce scum
The science of cells that never get old
It's also been known as pond scum.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “scum”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (uncountable) A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
- (uncountable) A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
- The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
- (uncountable, slang, chiefly US) Semen. [from 1960s]
- (derogatory, slang) A reprehensible person or persons.
- [Verb]
- To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).
- To remove (something) as scum.
- To become covered with scum.
- (obsolete) To scour (the land, sea, etc.).
- (obsolete) To gather together, as scum.
- (video games, informal) To startscum or savescum.
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