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dross

 

[ drษ’s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste material

Dross refers to the waste material or impurities that are obtained from metal processing or melting. It is commonly associated with the remnants that are left after the extraction of valuable metals. In a broader context, it can also imply worthless or trivial things that are considered of little value. The term is often used in discussions about metallurgy, recycling, and even in a metaphorical sense to denote things that are not worth keeping. Dross can accumulate during processes like smelting or refining.

Synonyms

refuse, remnant, slag, waste

Examples of usage

  • The factory was covered in dross from the metal smelting.
  • They collected the dross to recycle it for other uses.
  • Much of the dross was discarded after the refining process.

Translations

Translations of the word "dross" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escรณria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคšเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmutz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sampah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›mieci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉchets

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ basura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงรถp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์“ฐ๋ ˆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅžƒๅœพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rusl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพา›ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zibil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ basura

Etymology

The term 'dross' originates from the Old English word 'dros', which signifies waste or refuse. It has parallels in other Germanic languages, including Middle Dutch 'droes' and Old Norse 'droskr', both of which convey similar meanings of something undesirable or wasteful. Over time, the usage of the word evolved, especially in the context of metalworking, where it became specifically linked to the byproducts of molten metal. In historical texts, 'dross' has come to symbolize anything that is deemed unworthy, emphasizing its association with what is discarded or rejected. The word has maintained this negative connotation in modern English, often used metaphorically to refer to anything that lacks value or is considered trivial.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,478, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.