hot metal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hot metal
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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On the demand side, hot metal output has declined for consecutive weeks, while steelmakers’ profitability has deteriorated, prompting mills to take a cautious approach to raw material purchases, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
A so-called "Salamander Tap" can be used to temporarily shut down a blast furnace by drilling a hole to remove any remaining hot metal.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2025
The arc flash caused hot metal fragments to drop and ignite dried brush, the investigators said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025
The tofu cubes were deep golden on top, and even browner on the bottom where the Parmesan met the hot metal of the pan.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023
The oil hissed at the touch of the hot metal.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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