Pronunciation: /slæɡ/
noun a stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore
A1 The workers cleared away the slag from the construction site.
A2 The blacksmith used a hammer to shape the hot slag into a mold.
B1 The environmental impact of slag from factories is a growing concern.
B2 The slag left behind by the mining operation was an eyesore on the landscape.
C1 The engineers developed a new process to recycle slag into a useful building material.
C2 The artist created a sculpture using slag as a medium, showcasing its beauty in unexpected ways.
verb to criticize or insult someone in a harsh manner
A1 He slagged off his boss for being unfair.
A2 She slagged her friend's outfit behind her back.
B1 The politician was caught slagging his opponent in a private conversation.
B2 The celebrity was criticized for constantly slagging other artists in interviews.
C1 The journalist was fired for slagging a high-profile company in her article.
C2 The author faced backlash for slagging a fellow writer's work on social media.
formal The byproduct of the steel-making process is known as slag.
informal I accidentally stepped on a piece of slag at the construction site.
slang Hey, check out that cool slag art piece my friend made!
figurative Her cutting remarks were like verbal slag, leaving a mark on everyone present.
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