What is another word for basic slag?
Pronunciation: [bˈe͡ɪsɪk slˈaɡ] (IPA) 
Basic slag is a term used in metallurgy to refer to a waste product left behind during the production of steel. However, there are several synonyms for this term, including steel slag, LD slag, BOF slag, and open-hearth slag. Each of these terms refers to the same waste product created in different types of steel production methods. Additionally, there are other terms that are sometimes used interchangeably with basic slag, such as iron slag and blast furnace slag. Regardless of the terminology used, the waste product is typically used in construction applications to improve soil stability and as a substitute for natural aggregates in asphalt and concrete.
