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slurry
noun [U] /ˈslʌr.i/
/ˈslɝː-/ Definition
› a mixture of water and small pieces of a solid, especially such a mixture used in an industrial or farming processThe state of matter
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Synonyms and related words:
- acid adjective (CHEMICAL)
- acidic adjective
- crystalline adjective (SHAPE)
- filtrate noun
- gritty adjective (SANDY)
- impermeable adjective
- limy adjective
- liquid adjective (SUBSTANCE)
- liquid noun
- melted adjective
- non-flammable adjective
- permeable adjective
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- pressurized adjective
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