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