slurry

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noun

slur·​ry ˈslər-ē How to pronounce slurry (audio)
ˈslə-rē
plural slurries
: a watery mixture of insoluble matter (such as mud, lime, or plaster of paris)

slurry

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verb

slurried; slurrying

transitive verb

: to convert into a slurry

Examples of slurry in a Sentence

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But the drying process takes a lot of time and energy, not to mention the solvents used to make the slurry are toxic. Emma Barker Bonomo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Combine cornstarch and apple cider (or water) to make a slurry, then add it to the skillet and whisk until combined. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 By Emma Barker Bonomo October 30, 2024 7:18 AM EDT To make a standard lithium-ion battery electrode—used in most electric car batteries—manufacturers coat it in a slurry then evaporate the liquid using high temperatures, leaving behind a chemical coating. Emma Barker Bonomo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 After the hurricane passes, water slowly retreats into the ocean, Dr. Beatty says, transforming the sea into a slurry of hazards. Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slurry 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English slory

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slurry was in the 15th century

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“Slurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slurry. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

slurry

noun
plural slurries
: a watery mixture of insoluble matter

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