Pronunciation

/slæɡ/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

Slag refers to the by-product or waste material produced during industrial processes such as smelting or refining, often consisting of a mixture of metal oxides and impurities.

Examples

1. “The steel mill disposed of its slag in designated landfills.”

2. “During the extraction of copper, slag is formed as a result of the melting process.”

Additional Information

Slag can have environmental impacts if not properly managed, but it can also be recycled or repurposed for various applications such as construction materials or roadbeds.