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sludge

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Noun — Thick, soft, semi-liquid mud, waste, or sediment.

How to use sludge

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toxic sludge sewage sludge a layer of sludge

Etymology

From Middle English words for mud and mire, ultimately related to the Old English root behind "slush" — sludge and slush share a common muddy ancestor.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sludge” mean?

The word “sludge” means thick, soft, semi-liquid mud, waste, or sediment. In plain terms, thick, gross, semi-liquid gunk, like mud or waste sediment.

How do you pronounce “sludge”?

“Sludge” is pronounced sluhj (/slʌd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sludge” in a sentence?

Here is “sludge” used in a sentence: “The pipe was clogged with a layer of black sludge.”

What part of speech is “sludge”?

Depending on how it is used, “sludge” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “sludge” come from?

The word “sludge” comes from Old English. From Middle English words for mud and mire, ultimately related to the Old English root behind "slush" — sludge and slush share a common muddy ancestor.

Is “sludge” a common word?

“Sludge” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sludge” have?

“Sludge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: thick, soft, semi-liquid mud, waste, or sediment.

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