Salamander

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005033",
  "term": "Salamander",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A large, solidified mass of metal and slag that accumulates at the bottom of a blast furnace hearth. This material forms when molten iron and slag penetrate the refractory lining and solidify. Removing a salamander is a complex and hazardous operation, often requiring specialized equipment.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Shadrach"
  ],
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Salamander",
    "es": "salamandra",
    "fr": "salamandre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/salamander/"
}