Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

soap scum

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.58 in modern English

Syllables: soap s-cum
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"You can purchase one of the numerous cleaners on the market specifically formulated to dissolve soap scum or use a variety of home remedies for ridding tile, showers and bathtubs from the dull gray film."
"Clean soap scum off a tub or shower stall by applying hot vinegar with a sponge or rag, then scrubbing hard with a stiff-bristled scrub brush."
"Bars made of real soap (sodium salts of fatty acids) are still very popular products for showering and whole body bathing, however, and using these products will produce soap scum. It is interesting to speculate on whether soap scum becomes less of a problem as use of shower gels continues to increase."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does soap scum mean?: 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.

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