What does DROSS mean?

Dross 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• waste or impure matter; worthless or trivial matter
• something that is base, trivial, or inferior

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /drɑs/
• UK: /drɒs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dross" comes from Middle English "dros," which means "the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to waste or impure matter. In modern usage, "dross" is often used to describe something that is worthless or trivial, such as "the dross of popular culture."

5. Synonyms:

• waste
• refuse
• garbage
• rubbish
• junk

6. Related Words:

• cross
• gross
• pross
• fosse
• mosso

7. Example Sentences:

• After melting the gold, they skimmed off the dross that had formed on the surface.
• He spent hours reading through the dross of the internet to find the information he needed.