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1. the greenish film of algae and similar vegetation surface of a stagnant pond 2. the skin of oxides or impurities on the surface of a molten metal scum [skəm] (materials) A film of impurities that rises to or is formed on the surface of a liquid. A slimy film formed on the surface of a solid object. scum, scumming 1. A surface deposit sometimes formed on clay bricks; caused either by soluble salts in the clay which migrate to the surface as moisture escapes during drying (drier scum) or by the formation of deposits during kiln firing (kiln scum). 2. A mass of organic matter which floats on the surface of sewage. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | When Bronson murdered muggers, the bloodshed was justified, in the usual brutal Hollywood way, by the scumminess and sadism of the criminals. One wants, that is, to make a case for the conceptual traction of this art and for the tonic scumminess of the bathwater, itself the very lifeblood that courses through Art Fair Art's veins. I used to live with two blokes so I'm used to scumminess. |
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