how to pronounce dross

/dɹɒs/

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dross is pronounced in one syllable

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meanings of dross

noun:

The impurities in metal.
Residue that forms on the surface of a metal from oxidation.
A waste product from working with metal.
Worthless or trivial matter.
Waste or impure matter.

verb:

To remove dross from.

dross frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word dross occurs in english on average 0.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.