Basic slag
slag formed by the basic process of steelmaking, used as a furnace or converter lining or as a fertilizer.
Historical Examples
Along with basic slag, potash salts have been frequently used for grass on light land with advantage.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 5 Various
It should never, for example, be used along with basic slag.
Manures and the principles of manuring Charles Morton Aikman
It was also found that a manganese compost did not increase production when phosphatic manure was applied as basic slag.
Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants Winifred E. Brenchley
The chemist’s test which is fair for acid phosphate is admittedly not fair when used for basic slag.
Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement Alva Agee
If basic slag and kainit are given, autumn is the time, as their action is slow.
The Book of Pears and Plums Edward Bartrum
The danger is wholly imaginary if no form of lime, wood-ashes, or basic slag is used in the home-mixtures.
Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement Alva Agee
Soot dusted over the beds is beneficial, and so is a dressing of basic slag in the autumn.
The Children’s Book of Gardening Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick
The basic slag, kainit, and superphosphate may be also applied at the seasons mentioned, if considered desirable.
Beautiful Bulbous Plants John Weathers
The same applies to basic slag, which contains a considerable quantity of free lime in its composition.
Manures and the principles of manuring Charles Morton Aikman
The amount of effective lime in basic slag, as made by modern methods, is so small that its value is nearly negligible.
Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement Alva Agee
noun
a furnace slag produced in steel-making, containing large amounts of calcium phosphate: used as a fertilizer
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