DROSS

Dross. Dross
The impurities of silver separated from the one in the process of melting (Prov. 25:4; 26:23; Ps. 119:119). It is also used to denote the base metal itself, probably before it is smelted, in Isa. 1:22, 25.

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DROSS. → FIGURATIVE Ps 119:119; Pr 25:4; 26:23; Isa 1:22; Eze 22:18,19

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the wicked compared to Pr 25:4; Isa 1:22; Eze 22:18 --SEE Spiritual Refining, AFFLICTIONS

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dross. Dross, n. the scum of metals, rust, refuse, dregs

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Dross (?), n. [[AS. dros, fr. dreósan to fall. See Dreary.]] 1. 1. The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement.
2. 2. Rust of metals. Addison.
3. 3. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.
All world's glory is but dross unclean. Spenser. At the devil's booth are all things sold, Each ounce of dross coats its ounce of gold. Lowell.