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dross in Persian

تفاله tofâle

/dɹɒs/

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dross in Persian: تفاله (tofâle), لوث (lows). In English, dross means residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.

Persian words for dross

Waste or impure matter
تفاله tofâle, لوث lows

English meaning of dross

  1. noun Residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.
  2. noun The impurities in metal.
  3. noun A waste product from working with metal.
  4. noun Worthless or trivial matter.

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Questions about dross in Persian

What is the meaning of dross in Persian?
Dross in Persian is تفاله (tofâle), لوث (lows).
معنی dross چیست؟
Dross: تفاله (tofâle), لوث (lows).
What does dross mean in English?
Dross means residue that forms as a scum on the surface of molten metal from oxidation.

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