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scum meaning in Telugu

తెట్టు teṭṭu

/skʌm/

scum in Telugu: తెట్టు (teṭṭu). In English, scum means a layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

Telugu words for scum

layer of impurities
తెట్టు teṭṭu

English meaning of scum

  1. noun A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).
  2. noun A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds.
  3. noun The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
  4. noun Semen.

Full definition of scum

scum in a sentence

  • During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.
  • These organisms form scum in large quantities.
  • People who sell used-up pens are scum, just total low-lives.

Synonyms of scum

All synonyms of scum

Questions about scum in Telugu

What is the meaning of scum in Telugu?
Scum in Telugu is తెట్టు (teṭṭu).
scum అంటే తెలుగులో అర్థం ఏమిటి?
Scum: తెట్టు (teṭṭu).
What does scum mean in English?
Scum means a layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

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