Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slag
Noun
/slæɡ/
Definition
Slag is the stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining process.
Examples
- The iron smelting process produced a significant amount of slag.
- Recycling plants often use slag for construction purposes.
- The slag heap near the factory has become a local landmark.
Meaning
It refers to the by-product produced when metal ores are processed, which usually consists of impurities that have been removed from the metal.
Synonyms
- waste
- residue
- scoria
