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Term: Scum

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Description: A layer of dirt or impurities that forms on the surface of a liquid.

Sample Sentence: The scum on top of the pond indicated the water needed to be cleaned.

Sense 2:

Description: A contemptible or despicable person.

Sample Sentence: He is such a scum, always trying to take advantage of others.

Sense 3:

Description: A film or residue that forms on a surface, typically resulting from soap, oil, or other substances.

Sample Sentence: The scum in the bathtub was difficult to remove without proper cleaning products.

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