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Pig Lead

Description:

Pig lead, also known as pig iron or crude iron, is the intermediate product of smelting iron ore. It is a brittle, high-carbon iron alloy with a relatively high melting point.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Metallurgy

A stage in the iron production process where iron ore is melted to produce pig iron.

Example: The pig lead is further refined to produce steel.

Sense 2:

Noun - Colloquial

Used to refer to cheap, low-quality lead or any impure lead.

Example: The artist used pig lead to create a rough and textured effect in his sculptures.

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