Sludge
Pronunciation: /ˈslʌdʒ/
Sludge (noun)
- a thick, soft, wet mixture of dirt or waste material.
- a semi-solid waste from industrial processes or sewage treatment.
- a layer of mud or other soft material at the bottom of a liquid.
Examples
- The river was clogged with sludge after the storm.
- Sludge covered the road, making it slippery.
Common collocations: thick sludge, sludge accumulation, industrial sludge, sludge treatment, dispose of sludge