grime
noun/ɡraɪm/
/ɡraɪm/
[uncountable]- dirt that forms a layer on the surface of something synonym dirt
- a face covered with grime and sweat
- Keep plants healthy by regularly removing any dust and grime from their leaves.
Extra Examples- Over the years, the painting has become covered in a thick layer of grime
- The window sills were covered in dust and grime.
- Use a soft bristle brush to loosen the grime.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + grime- be covered in
- be covered with
- wash away
- …
- a layer of grime
- dirt and grime
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Word OriginMiddle English: from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch.
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