scum

Example Sentences

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The first is a “caution” advisory, which indicates visitors can swim but should stay away from algae and scum in the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

Pyongyang has denounced him as "human scum" and accused him of embezzling state funds and other crimes.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024

For most people, the word “algae” evokes puddles of puke-brown scum.

From Science Magazine • May 21, 2024

On Earth, ocean scum is a key part of sea spray that contributes to the smell of the ocean.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2024

Those with clean tubs simply had not yet transferred the scum from their persons, and Sarai was loath to perch her moths on them.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor