Water retention, formally known as edema, is a symptom of a number of conditions including dehydration, constipation, hormonal changes, excess sodium in the diet, heart conditions and kidney problems.
dross. n. 1. Waste or impure matter: discarded the dross after recycling the wood pulp. 2. The scum that forms on the surface of molten metal as a result of oxidation. 3. Worthless, commonplace, or trivial matter: He was wide-awake and his mind worked clearly, purged of all dross (Vladimir Nabokov).
Flossie [flossie]â¼ as a girls' name is of Latin origin. Pet form of Florence, common in the 19th century. The name may be associatd with the soft material known as floss. ASSOCIATED WITH 19th century, soft (gentle)