Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slurry
Noun
/ˈsləri/
Definition
A mixture of water and fine particles of solid, often used in industrial processes.
Examples
- The construction team used a slurry to fill in the gaps in the foundation.
- The slurry poured from the mixer was thick and difficult to manage.
- During the mining process, slurry is often created when rocks are crushed and mixed with water.
Meaning
Slurry refers to a semi-liquid mixture that contains solid particles suspended in a liquid. It is commonly used in construction and mining.
Synonyms
- Suspension
- Sludge
- Mixture
