Meaning & use
grime
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Dirt or soot that has become deeply embedded on a surface.
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Years of grime coated the old factory windows.
He scrubbed the grime off his hands after working under the car.
A note on using this word
Grime specifically suggests dirt that has built up over time and is difficult to remove, as opposed to fresh or light dust.
Words with a similar meaning
dirtfilth
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Words with an opposite meaning
cleanliness
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