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dross

noun

/drɒs/

Meaning

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

Most of his early writings were considered dross.

rubbish, waste, junk, trash, debris

treasure, value, worth

industrial dross, literary dross, remove dross

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products