Slag (Noun)
Meaning
The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The steelworkers carefully skimmed the slag from the surface of the molten metal before pouring it into the mold.
- During the smelting process, the furnace produced a thick layer of slag that had to be regularly removed.
- The blacksmith examined the slag closely to determine the temperature and chemical composition of the molten iron.
- After tapping the furnace, the foundry workers allowed the slag to solidify before breaking it up and removing it from the furnace.
- The refining process involved stirring the molten metal to remove impurities, which rose to the surface as a layer of slag.