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slag

/ˈslæɡ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does slag mean?

noun, verb

Waste material, especially from a furnace or smelter. To cover or spoil something, especially a person's reputation.

Example

"The slag from the blast furnace was removed and recycled."

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