noun
- plural of scum; layers of froth or foam on the surface of liquids
- plural of scum; worthless or contemptible people
Usage: derogatory
verb
- third person singular present of scum; removes scum from a liquid
Examples
- Green scums covered the stagnant pond water.
- The cook carefully scums the broth while it simmers.
- Oil scums floated on the contaminated river.
- She scums the soup pot every few minutes.
- Algae scums formed thick mats on the lake surface.
- The chef scums the stock to keep it clear.