Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scumming
verb
/skʌmɪŋ/
Definition
The act of forming or producing a layer of scum on a surface, often related to liquid substances.
Examples
- After boiling the soup, scumming appeared at the top due to the fat content.
- The pond was scumming over with algae after the warm summer days.
Meaning
Scumming refers to the appearance of a thin layer of impurities or froth on the surface of a liquid.
Synonyms
- foam
- froth
- slime
- residue
