Associations to the word «Dross»

Wiktionary

DROSS, noun. Waste or impure matter
DROSS, noun. Worthless or trivial matter
DROSS, noun. Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation
DROSS, noun. The impurities in metal
DROSS, noun. A waste product from working with metal
DROSS, verb. (transitive) To remove dross from.

Dictionary definition

DROSS, noun. Worthless or dangerous material that should be removed; "there were impurities in the water".
DROSS, noun. The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy