slag
Plural
slags
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the byproduct of smelting ore that forms a glass-like material, often found as a residue in mining and metalworking activities
- The old mine was littered with heaps of slag, remnants of the smelting operations that had once thrived there.
- The geologists analyzed the composition of the slag to determine the types of metals processed in the ancient foundry.
- As we explored deeper into the cave, we encountered walls coated with shiny slag, evidence of past mineral extraction.
- The slag from the iron smelter was carefully examined under a microscope to identify any valuable minerals still embedded within its glassy matrix.
- The environmental impact assessment noted the presence of slag deposits near the river, highlighting potential pollution concerns.