sludging
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sludging
Example Sentences
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The pertussis toxin can trigger a reaction that produces a high white blood cell count, Yeganeh said — potentially causing sludging in the blood vessels leading to the lungs.
From Los Angeles Times
A storm system is expected to start sludging up the boroughs around lunch time Monday.
From Fox News
The unique double filter of the press keeps the grounds from sludging up the coffee.
From Seattle Times
He heats water on the stove but cuts it off right before it boils, then heats up the stainless-steel press with hot water before putting the grounds and coffee water in — the unique double filter of the press keeps the grounds from sludging up the coffee.
From Washington Post
The brain becomes clogged with dead blood cells, a condition known as sludging of the brain.
From Literature
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