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

Example Sentences

Albert, Heinrich, on solubility of basic slag, 409.

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

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 Aikman, Charles Morton

The amount of effective lime in basic slag, as made by modern methods, is so small that its value is nearly negligible.

From Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva

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

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva

Wrightson, Professor, on application of basic slag, 414.

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