Meaning & use
sludge
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Thick, soft mud or a similarly thick, muddy residue, especially industrial or sewage waste.
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The truck got stuck in a patch of sludge after the heavy rain.
The treatment plant separates solid sludge from wastewater before it's released.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in environmental and industrial contexts, such as 'sewage sludge' or 'oil sludge.'
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muckslime
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