slurry

noun
UK: /ˈslʌri/
US: /ˈslɜːri/

  1. A mixture of liquid and solid matter, often thick.

    1. The pig was wallowing happily in the mud slurry.
    2. The construction workers pumped the cement slurry into the foundation.

  2. A watery mixture of insoluble matter, such as mud or fine coal, suspended in a liquid.

    1. The farmer spread slurry on the fields as fertilizer.
    2. The wastewater treatment plant processes the sewage slurry effectively.

Synonyms

mush grout muck mire suspension ooze sludge
slurry verb

  1. To spread or cover with slurry.

    1. They slurry the fields with manure in the spring.
    2. The farmer plans to slurry the orchard to enrich the soil before planting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slurry" in English means: A mixture of liquid and solid matter, often thick., A watery mixture of insoluble matter, such as mud or fine coal, suspended in a liquid..

The phonetic transcription of "slurry" is /ˈslʌri/ in British English and /ˈslɜːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slurry": mush, grout, muck, mire, suspension, ooze, sludge.

Example usage of "slurry": "The pig was wallowing happily in the mud slurry.". More examples on the page.