A perforated eardrum or punctured eardrum is a rupture or perforation (hole) of the eardrum which can occur as a result of otitis media (ear infection), trauma (e.g. by trying to clean the ear with sharp instruments), explosion, loud noise or surgery (accidental creation of a rupture). perforated eardrum or punctured eardrum is a rupture or perforation (hole) of the eardrum which can occur as a result of otitis media (ear infection), trauma (e.g. by trying to clean the ear with sharp instruments), explosion, loud noise or surgery (accidental creation of a rupture).
transitive verb. 1 : to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles. 2 : to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle vegetables drizzled with olive oil. intransitive verb. : to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle.
Full Definition of DROSS. 1. : the scum that forms on the surface of molten metal. 2. : waste or foreign matter: impurity. 3. : something that is base, trivial, or inferior. â drossy \Ëdrae-ËdrÃ¤, sÄ-\ ËdroÌ. Adjective see dross defined For-english language. Learners see dross defined for. kids