English Explanatory Dictionary

soap scum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The buildup of insoluble calcium or magnesium fatty acids from the use of soap with hard water, which leads to a dulling of surfaces and acts as a matrix for trapping soils.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-soap scum.wav

Word forms

soap scum
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