Dross and Grounds

Dross

Dross noun - Discarded or useless material.

Grounds and dross are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grounds" instead a noun "Dross".

Grounds

Grounds noun - Your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief.
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Dross and grounds are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dross" instead a noun "Grounds".
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