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Meaning of dross

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dross

Pronunciation:/dɹɑs//dɹɒs//dɹɔs/

noun

Definitions

  1. Waste or impure matter.

  2. Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.

  3. The impurities in metal.

  4. A waste product from working with metal.

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove dross from.