slurry
slurry — noun
- slurrysingular
- slurriesplural
1. a semi-liquid mix of fine solid particles suspended in water or another liquid,
a semi-liquid mix of fine solid particles suspended in water or another liquid, created during manufacturing, mining, or waste treatment when solids stay suspended without dissolving.
The cement plant pumps slurry through a pipeline from the tank to the moulding area.
slurry + noun (modifier: slurry pipeline)
After the coal is washed, the remaining slurry is stored in a large settling pond.
passive: slurry is stored / stored in
Jiwoo checked the consistency of the ceramic slurry before pouring it into the plaster mould.
The treatment plant separates the slurry into solid waste and clean water for reuse.
Workers must wear protective gloves when handling the slurry, as it contains harsh industrial chemicals.
- suspension
more scientific term; emphasises that particles float in the liquid without settling
- mixture
broader term; does not specify whether solids dissolve or remain suspended
- sludge
thicker, often used for waste products; implies a heavier, more viscous material
文法句型
slurry + of + [material]
in slurry form
slurry + noun (modifier)
用法筆記
Uncountable in most contexts; the plural form 'slurries' appears in technical writing to refer to different types or batches. The solid particles in a slurry never dissolve — they remain suspended, which distinguishes a slurry from a solution.
常見錯誤
2. animal manure mixed with water and kept in storage tanks, later spread over farm
animal manure mixed with water and kept in storage tanks, later spread over farmland as a natural nutrient source to help crops grow more productively.
The farmer spread slurry across the wheat fields after the autumn harvest was finished.
collocation: spread slurry
Tamar noticed that the pig-farm slurry made the vegetables grow faster than chemical fertilisers.
slurry + from + [animal type: pig farm]
At O'Malley's dairy farm, slurry is stored in concrete tanks all winter before being spread on barley fields in spring.
New environmental rules limit how much slurry a farm can spread near rivers and streams.
Nora helped her uncle wash out the empty slurry tank after the spreading season ended.
- liquid manure
more transparent term; used interchangeably in farming contexts
- farmyard manure
broader; includes solid manure, not only the liquid mixture
文法句型
spread + slurry
slurry + from + [animal type]
用法筆記
Primarily used in British and Irish English. In American English, the term 'liquid manure' or 'lagoon waste' is more common. The smell is a distinctive feature often mentioned in descriptions. Subject to environmental regulations regarding storage and application near waterways.
常見錯誤
3. a semi-liquid preparation made by stirring water together with a powdery cooking
a semi-liquid preparation made by stirring water together with a powdery cooking ingredient — often plain flour, cornflour, or baker's yeast — used in the kitchen to add thickness to sauces, help dough rise, or form a base for batters.
Anna stirred cold water into cornflour to make a smooth slurry for thickening soup.
a slurry of + [ingredient] + and + [liquid]
The baker made a yeast slurry with warm water and sugar to help dough rise.
To thicken gravy, add a slurry of plain flour and cold water while stirring gently.
Mei-Lin stirred a yeast slurry into bread flour and warm milk to make a soft dough for steamed buns.
A slurry of rice flour and coconut milk gives this dessert its smooth, creamy texture.
文法句型
a slurry of + [ingredient] + and + [liquid]
make a slurry
stir into a slurry
用法筆記
In recipes, 'make a slurry' is a standard instruction that means mixing a small amount of flour or cornflour with cold liquid before adding it to a hot mixture — this prevents lumps from forming.
常見錯誤
slurry — verb
- slurrypresent simple I / you / we / they
- slurries3rd person singular
- slurrying-ing form
- slurriedpast simple
1. to mix or grind a solid material with a liquid so that the particles stay suspen
to mix or grind a solid material with a liquid so that the particles stay suspended, forming a semi-fluid mixture, typically during industrial or laboratory work.
The machine slurries the dried clay with water to produce raw material for roof tiles.
slurry + [material] + with + [liquid]
In the lab, Sirin slurried the powdered mineral sample with distilled water before testing it.
The coal is crushed then slurried with water so it can flow through pipes.
Lakshmi slurried the cement powder with water until the mix felt right.
Akira added water to the clay while it was being slurried in the pug mill to keep the consistency smooth.
文法句型
slurry + [material] + with + [liquid]
be slurried
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the passive voice ('is slurried', 'are slurried'). The verb is rare in everyday conversation but standard in technical reports, patents, and engineering manuals. The object is normally a solid material that will be mixed with a liquid.