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dross Definition and Meaning in English (dross definition)

noun
Synonyms:refusewasterubbish
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Dross definition: Dross refers to the waste or impurities that are separated from a metal during melting, or more generally, anything considered worthless or of poor quality.

Definitions of Dross

  1. 1noun

    Dross refers to the waste or impurities that are separated from a metal during melting, or more generally, anything considered worthless or of poor quality.

Example Sentences

“After refining, the dross was discarded, leaving behind pure metal.”

“The editor's job is to sift through the dross to find the valuable insights.”

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Dross definition: Dross refers to the waste or impurities that are separated from a metal during melting, or more generally, anything considered worthless or of poor quality.
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'Dross' translates to 'dross' in English. Dross definition: Dross refers to the waste or impurities that are separated from a metal during melting, or more generally, anything considered worthless or of poor quality.
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