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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basic slag

Slow-acting manures are consequently best, such as basic slag or bones, which have been found to be of special value.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton

Acid phosphate, basic slag, and bone are chief in this group.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva

If basic slag and kainit are given, autumn is the time, as their action is slow.

From The Book of Pears and Plums by Bartrum, Edward

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 Aikman, Charles Morton

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 Aikman, Charles Morton