mill scale

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Synonyms: milliscale, full scale, small scale, mill cake, milk scald

Antonyms: milliscale, full scale, small scale, mill cake, milk scald

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Noun

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

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