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dross vs basic slag

basic slag vs dross

dross and basic slag both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dross Yes No No No
basic slag Yes No No No
As nouns, basic slag is a hyponym of dross; that is, basic slag is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dross:
  • dross: the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
  • basic slag: slag produced in making steel; low in silica but having large amounts of calcium phosphate; useful as fertilizer
dross (noun) basic slag (noun)
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals slag produced in making steel; low in silica but having large amounts of calcium phosphate; useful as fertilizer
worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
Difference between dross and basic slag

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