Welding byproduct (4)

I believe the answer is:

slag

(Other definitions for slag that I've seen before include "Smelting or coal waste" , "Scum on metal - dissolute woman" , "Cinders could become this" , "Smelted-ore refuse" , "Cinder" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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