slurry

[ slur-ee ]

noun

, plural slur·ries.

1. a thin mixture of an insoluble substance, as cement, clay, or coal, with a liquid, as water or oil.
2. Ceramics. a thin slip.

verb (used with object)

, slur·ried, slur·ry·ing.

1. to prepare a suspension of (a solid in a liquid).

adjective

1. of or relating to such a suspension.

slurry

/ ˈslʌrɪ /

noun

1. a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, as in a mixture of cement, clay, coal dust, manure, meat, etc with water

Word History and Origins

Origin of slurry¹

1400–50; late Middle English slory; perhaps akin to slur

Word History and Origins

Origin of slurry¹

C15 slory; see slur

Example Sentences

But Wales' former chief veterinary officer Christianne Glossop said that while slurry management was important in tackling bTB, it was hard to achieve on some farms and should not be viewed in isolation.

From BBC

"The spread of bTB is from cow to cow and it’s because of inefficient hygiene situations. Biosecurity in the old days meant keeping the badgers out but now means keeping the slurry away from the cows so they can’t infect each other," Sir Brian said.

From BBC

Pouches are convenient: Unlike glass jars, they don’t shatter when dropped and toddlers can suck down the slurry without help from a caregiver.

From Los Angeles Times

The slurry of misinformation represents the latest wave of utter BS propagated by the MAGA-verse.

From Los Angeles Times

That being the case, it’s still odd that after she extracted such obvious slurry from Trump, she felt the need to defend oil and gas.

From Slate