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Word: Slag
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century: from Middle Low German slagge, perhaps from slagen ‘strike’, with reference to fragments formed by hammering. The verb sense ‘criticize’ dates from the 1970s
slaɡ
stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore
Short Definition:stony waste matter separated from metals during smelting
Examples:- the burning liquid iron was forming a scum of slag
a woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships.
Short Definition:woman who has many casual sexual encounters
Word: Slag
Speech Type: Verb
slaɡ
criticize (someone) in an abusive and insulting manner
Short Definition:criticize someone in abusive and insulting manner
Examples:- the film has been slagged by many critics for its improbable plot
produce deposits of slag
Short Definition:produce deposits of slag
Examples:- most of the other contained materials are slagged
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