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scoria — meaning in English

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English meaning

scoria noun The waste material left behind when metal is smelted from ore.
slag noun Waste material left over after smelting ore.

Senses

scoria is used for these senses in English:

scoria (geology) Rough masses of rock formed by solidified lava, and which can be found around a volcano's crater. [from 18th c.]
slag Scoria associated with a volcano.

scoria — full definition

noun The waste material left behind when metal is smelted from ore.
noun Chunks of rough, hardened lava found near a volcano's crater.

slag — full definition

noun Waste material left over after smelting ore.
verb (British, informal) To criticise or mock someone harshly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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