English Explanatory Dictionary

mill scale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The flaky surface of hot rolled steel, which will protect the steel against atmospheric corrosion until it is removed or flakes off. The scale should be removed before paint is applied.

Word forms

mill scale
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