slurry

slur·ry

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [slur-ee]
- /ˈslɜr i/
- /ˈslʌr.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slur-ee]
- /ˈslɜr i/

Definitions of slurry word

noun plural slurry a thin mixture of an insoluble substance, as cement, clay, or coal, with a liquid, as water or oil. 1
noun plural slurry Ceramics. a thin slip. 1
verb with object slurry to prepare a suspension of (a solid in a liquid). 1
adjective slurry of or relating to such a suspension. 1
noun slurry fine sludge 1
variable noun slurry Slurry is a watery mixture of something such as mud, animal waste, or dust. 0

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Origin of slurry

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Slurry

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Slurry

slurry popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for slurry

noun slurry

dung — excrement, especially of animals; manure.

Just one Synonym for slurry