meaning of dross
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.
3. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.
4. worthless material that should be removed; "there were impurities in the
">water"
Related Words
dross | drossel | drossless | drossy |
