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    Escoria (en. Slag)

    /esˈko.ɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Residue left after the smelting of ores or metals.
    The slag from the smelting process was recycled for other uses.
    La escoria del proceso de fundición se recicló para otros usos.
    A person or thing considered to be of little value or contemptible.
    I considered him scum because of his selfish actions.
    Lo consideré una escoria por sus acciones egoístas.
    Foreign body on a molten surface.
    The scoria is collected after each melt.
    La escoria se recoge después de cada fundido.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'scoria', which means 'scoria' or 'residue'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be the scum
    To be despised or considered of little value.
    ser la escoria
    human scum
    Referring to people of questionable morality or reprehensible behavior.
    escoria humana

    Related Words

    scorias
    Plural variant of scoria, refers to multiple residues.
    escorias
    scoriated
    Refers to something that has been damaged or hurt.
    escoriado

    Slang Meanings

    Someone criticized or despised.
    That guy is scum in society.
    Ese tipo es una escoria en la sociedad.
    Useless or in poor condition.
    That old car is just scum now.
    Ese coche viejo es solo escoria ya.