Dross and Leftover

Dross

Dross noun - Discarded or useless material.

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

Leftover

Leftover noun - An unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value.

Dross and leftover are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dross" instead a noun "Leftover".

Nearby Word: left
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Leftover and Dross. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dross/leftover
Dross & Leftover. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dross/leftover>.
Leftover or Dross. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dross/leftover.
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