basic slag

American

noun

Metallurgy.

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

basic slag British

noun

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

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

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

Stead and Ribsdale on formation of basic slag, 407.

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

Third year, 4 cwt. basic slag or 3 cwt. superphosphate and 1 cwt. nitrate of soda.

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

Insoluble phosphates, as we shall have occasion to see when discussing basic slag, have their best action on soils poor in lime and rich in organic matter.

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

On the other hand, such manures as bones, basic slag, and farmyard manure may exert an appreciable influence for a number of years.

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

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