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spumes

noun

plural of spume

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a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid spume floating on the ocean

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foams

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Products like inflatable dams, flood barriers that attach to doors more like dog gates or even good ol’ fashioned waterproofing tapes and foams are generally fine to install.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Step 2 Cook 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (do not burn), 7–9 minutes.

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

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