basic slag

American  

noun

Metallurgy.

1. slag formed by the basic process of steelmaking, used as a furnace or converter lining or as a fertilizer.

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basic slag British  

noun

1. a furnace slag produced in steel-making, containing large amounts of calcium phosphate: used as a fertilizer

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Etymology

Origin of basic slag

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

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basic slag

Bones, basic slag, or mineral phosphate ought to be applied, on the other hand, a long time before they are likely to be used.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman

Leguminous plants, benefited by basic slag, 414 —by potash, 523; fixation of free nitrogen by, 42; gain of nitrogen with, 135; manuring of, 522-527, 530; nitrogenous manures hurtful to, 523.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman

The results obtained in Scotland by Dr Aitken at the Highland Society's stations were especially favourable to basic slag as a phosphatic manure.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman

On the other hand, when the manure applied is of a slow-acting nature, such as bones or basic slag, its influence will probably be felt for a number of years.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman

Thus 2 cwt. of basic slag is equal to 1 cwt. of super.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman

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