Meaning of the word scurf in English

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scurf

US /skɝːf/
UK /skɜːf/

Noun

1.

flakes of dead skin, especially those associated with dandruff

Example:
He noticed some scurf on his dark shirt collar.
Regular shampooing can help reduce scurf.
2.

a coating or film on a surface

Example:
The old kettle had a thick scurf of limescale inside.
A greenish scurf covered the stagnant pond.