Definition of slag Slag

/slæˈg/ - [slatg] - slag

We found 20 definitions of slag from 7 different sources.

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What does slag mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: slags

slag - the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
  scoria, dross
  scum a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid

Verb

slags, slagging, slagged  

slag - convert into slag
  convert change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; "The substance converts to an acid"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • slag (v. t.)
    The dross, or recrement, of a metal; also, vitrified cinders.
  • slag (v. t.)
    The scoria of a volcano.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • slag
    A nonmetallic product resulting from the interaction of flux and impurities in the smelting and refining of metals.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • slag
    slag, n. vitrified cinders from smelting-works, &c.: the scoriæ of a volcano.—v.i. to cohere into slag.—adj. Slag′gy, pertaining to, or like, slag. [Sw. slagg; cf. Ger. schlacke, dross.]

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • slag
    A slack-mettled fellow, one not ready to resent an affront.

Part of speech

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  • slag, verb, present, 1st person singular of slag (infinitive).
  • slag, verb (infinitive).
  • slag, noun, singular of slags.

Pronunciation

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