sludge

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ʌdʒ

[edit] Noun

sludge (plural sludges)

1. A generic term for solids separated from suspension in a liquid.
2. A residual semi-solid material left from industrial, water treatment, or wastewater treatment processes.
3. A sediment of accumulated minerals in a steam boiler.
4. A mass of small pieces of ice on the surface of a body of water.

[edit] Synonyms

• (separated solids): mud, mire, ooze, slush

[edit] Derived terms

• activated sludge
• oil sludge
• sludge metal
• sludgecore

[edit] Translations