slag

Definition of slag

Nouns

the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
Synonyms:
dross, scoria
Types:
basic slag
slag produced in making steel; low in silica but having large amounts of calcium phosphate; useful as fertilizer
Type of:
scum
a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid

Verbs

convert into slag
Type of:
convert
change the nature, purpose, or function of something

Vocabulary Lists for slag

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

George Orwell's "Animal Farm" »(363 words)
Vocabulary study list for George Orwell's "Animal...
  • inscribe
  • ration
  • harvest
  • ensconce
  • pasture

GRE Barron's part 5 »(497 words)
  • tenacity
  • tenacious
  • temporize
  • tempo
  • tempestuous

GRE Barron's part 7 »(469 words)
  • sublime
  • subjugate
  • subjective
  • subdue
  • subaltern

Words that contain slag

basic slag
 slag code
 slagheap