noun · Medium SAT word

    Slag

    residue; convert into slag

    Slag in a sentence

    The furnace produced molten slag as a byproduct of steel production.

    Synonyms for slag

    • residue
    • waste
    • refuse

    Antonyms for slag

    • ore
    • metal
    • purity

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    Vocabulary like slag appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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