Chaff and Slag

Chaff

Chaff noun - Discarded or useless material.

Slag and chaff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slag" instead a noun "Chaff".

Nearby Words: chaffing, chaffed, chaffy

Slag

Slag noun - The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals.
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Chaff and slag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaff" instead a noun "Slag".
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