slag (Meaning)
slag (n)
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
slag (v)
convert into slag
slag (v. t.)
The dross, or recrement, of a metal; also, vitrified cinders.
The scoria of a volcano.
slag (n.)
A product of smelting, containing, mostly as silicates, the substances not sought to be produced as matte or metal, and having a lower specific gravity than the latter; -- called also, esp. in iron smelting, cinder. The slag of iron blast furnaces is essentially silicate of calcium, magnesium, and aluminium; that of lead and copper smelting furnaces contains iron.
slag (v. i. & t.)
To form, or form into, a slag; to agglomerate when heated below the fusion point.
slag ()
Same as Basic slag, above.
Synonyms & Antonyms of slag
Synonyms:
- excoriate
- keelhaul
- growl
- quibble
- hammer
- come down hard (on)
- reprimand
- crucify
- bellyache
- disparage
- berate
- chide
- crab
- bitch
- murmur
- upbraid
- rebuke
- grouse
- whine
- skewer
- reproach
- snipe (at)
- tweak
- cavil
- croak
- mutter
- belittle
- moan
- nick (at)
- grumble
- carp
- castigate
- flay
- beef
- reprehend
- decry
- kvetch
- deride
- take to task
- assail
- clobber
- lambast
- gripe
- admonish
- drub
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
slag Sentence Examples
- The construction workers used slag as a filler material in concrete.
- The molten slag poured from the blast furnace, creating a fiery cascade.
- The heavy industry produced large quantities of slag as a byproduct.
- The slag was removed from the metal and recycled into other products.
- The smelter released slag into the environment, causing pollution.
- The researchers analyzed the composition of the slag to understand its properties.
- The slag formed a hard and durable surface on the road.
- The blast furnace slag was used as a substitute for aggregate in asphalt.
- The metalworker used a slag hammer to break up the slag.
- The slag pile grew larger over time as the ironworks continued to operate.
FAQs About the word slag
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals, convert into slagThe dross, or recrement, of a metal; also, vitrified cinders., The scoria of a vo
criticize, fault,blame, knock, condemn, denounce, scold, diss, censure, find fault (with)
praise, extol, approve, approve, laud, praise, laud, extol, indorse, endorse
The construction workers used slag as a filler material in concrete.
The molten slag poured from the blast furnace, creating a fiery cascade.
The heavy industry produced large quantities of slag as a byproduct.
The slag was removed from the metal and recycled into other products.
