• Skum

    Full definition of skum

    Noun

    skum

    1. Obsolete form of scum surface impurities
      • 1825, William Kitchiner, The Cook's Oracle... by keeping the Water a certain time heating without boiling — the Meat swells — becomes tender — its fibres are dilated — and it yields a quantity of Skum, which must be taken off as soon as it appears.----
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