noun
a stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore
verb
to criticize or insult someone in a harsh manner
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The byproduct of the steel-making process is known as slag.
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I accidentally stepped on a piece of slag at the construction site.
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Hey, check out that cool slag art piece my friend made!
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Her cutting remarks were like verbal slag, leaving a mark on everyone present.