Synonyms for

Slurry

Verb / ˈslɜ:i: / Another word for slurry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thick mixture of a liquid and solid particles

Synonyms & similar words

mixture paste pulp ooze mud clay slop grout sludge slime dough batter cement mortar concrete putty gumbo jelly puree mash

Example sentences

  1. The farmer spread a slurry of manure on the fields to fertilize the soil.
  2. The factory discharged a slurry of chemicals into the river, polluting the water.
  3. The chef mixed a slurry of flour and water to make the dough for the bread.
  4. The miner pumped a slurry of ore and water to the processing plant.
  5. The artist used a slurry of paint and water to create a watercolor painting.

Quotes

  • The slurry of words that tumbles forth from the average adult's mouth is unimaginably varied and complex.
  • I don't trust words. I trust pictures. The slurry of meaning in a word is in the eye of the beholder.
  • I'm not sure what 'slurry' means, but if it's anything like 'slurpee', I'm in.

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