Dross
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɹɒs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dross is a noun meaning Waste or impure matter.
Meaning
Waste or impure matter.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Worthless or trivial matter.
- (transitive) To remove dross from.
- (slang) Residual raw opium left in an opium pipe which can be recycled for further sale or use.
Example Sentences
What thou lovest well remains, the rest is dross
Word Forms
- drosses
- drosse
- drossing
- drossed
Synonyms for dross
Depending on context, synonyms include junk, rubbish, slag, scoria, impurity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impurity, scoria, slag, scum, refuse, residue.
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