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dross
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dross
the scum formed, usually by oxidation, on the surfaces of molten metals

dross [drȯs]
(metallurgy)
An impurity, usually an oxide, formed on the surface of a molten metal.


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Examination of the transverse sections of the plates near different drossy areas indicated that the inclusions penetrated to a depth of 8-10 mm from the top surface of each alloy.
 
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