scummed

Meanings

• The process of removing unwanted materials or contaminants from the surface or water of something.

  - "Scummed the surface of the swimming pool to remove any dirt or debris."
  - "The factory workers scummed the manufacturing equipment to remove any residual impurities before the next production run."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scummed
Bubbled , bubbled , under , Pummeled , mummified , beside

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Homophones

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1. Scummed (co) : The process of removing unwanted materials or contaminants from the surface or water of something.
   

2. Scummed (en) : A layer of waste or impurities that accumulates on the surface or water of something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of scummed that leads to same result
scum , scummed , scumming , scums

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Etymology

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The term 'scummed' comes from the Old English word 'scamian', which means 'to make slimy or slovenly'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer specifically to the process of removing unwanted materials or contaminants from the surface or water of something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scummed' has its origins in the brewing industry. During the brewing process, a layer of foam or 'scum' forms on the surface of the brewing vessel. This layer of foam is what is meant by the term 'scummed'. Today, the term 'scummed' is used more broadly to refer to the process of removing unwanted materials or contaminants from the surface or water of something.

2. In literature, the term 'scummed' has been used metaphorically to describe individuals or groups who have been cast aside or rejected by society. For example, in George Orwell's novel 'Animal Farm', the pigs who take control of the farm are described as 'scummed' by their fellow animals. In this context, the term 'scummed' is used to convey the idea that these individuals or groups have been considered worthless or undesirable by society.

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How to Memorize "scummed"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of 'scummed', imagine a pool of water that is clear and free of impurities. Now imagine a layer of waste or contaminants that gradually accumulates on the surface of the water. This layer of waste is what is meant by the term 'scummed'. To remember this definition, simply associate the image of a pool of water with the term 'scummed', and imagine the layer of waste that accumulates on the surface of the water.

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