Scum (Verb)
Meaning
Remove the scum from.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- Remove the scum from the surface of the pool to ensure cleanliness.
- Skim the scum from boiling water to get a clearer broth for the soup.
- The janitor had to remove the scum from the bathroom shower on a daily basis.
- Add a small amount of baking soda to the water to help remove the scum from the dishes.
- Be sure to remove the scum from your teeth each morning by brushing thoroughly.