Dross and Treasure

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Dross noun - Discarded or useless material.

Usage example: get rid of the dross before closing up the shop

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Treasure is an antonym for dross.

Treasure noun - An asset that brings praise or renown.

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Dross is an antonym for treasure.

real dross

real treasure

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