scallage
/skælɪdʒ, skælɪdʒ/Definitions
1. noun
a type of seaweed or algae, especially a type that forms a scum on the surface of the water
“The beach was covered in scallage after the recent storm.”
2. noun
a type of scum or foam that forms on the surface of a liquid, especially a type that is composed of algae or other microorganisms
“The scallage on the surface of the water was a sign of the pollution in the river.”