SLUDGES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Sludge

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century: of uncertain origin; compare with slush

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: slʌdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process

Short Definition:

thick, soft, wet mud

Examples:
  • the dumping of sewage sludge
  • miscellaneous chemicals and treated sludges
Definition:

an unattractive muddy shade of brown or green

Short Definition:

unattractive muddy shade of brown or green

Examples:
  • a sludge green
Definition:

sea ice newly formed in small pieces.

Short Definition:

sea ice newly formed in small pieces

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