slurry

/ˈslʌri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈslɜːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslər-ē ˈslə-rē/ (ame, mw)

slurry — noun

  • slurrysingular
  • slurriesplural

1. a semi-liquid blend made by mixing fine solid particles or powder into water, oi

1.名詞B2
釋義

a semi-liquid blend made by mixing fine solid particles or powder into water, oil, or another liquid, where the solid stays suspended without dissolving — used in industrial-scale manufacturing, mining, and construction to transport or process bulk materials through pipes and equipment.

例句

The cement factory pumps a slurry of crushed limestone and water through a long pipeline to the kiln.

slurry + of + noun for ingredients

Workers at the ceramics studio mix clay powder with water to form a smooth slurry before pouring it into moulds.

form a smooth slurry

同義詞
  • suspension

    more general scientific term for solid particles dispersed in a liquid

  • pulp

    used for softer, fibrous solids like wood or fruit, not for mineral or industrial powders

  • sludge

    thicker and more viscous than slurry; often refers to waste or sediment

文法句型

slurry + of + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable in most industrial uses; can be countable when referring to a specific batch or type (e.g., 'different slurries are tested in the lab').

常見錯誤

❌The factory poured a slurry of water and dissolved salt.
✅The factory poured a slurry of water and clay powder.
💡slurry requires solid particles that do NOT dissolve; salt dissolves, so it forms a solution, not a slurry.

2. a liquid fertilizer made by mixing animal manure with water, stored in tanks on

2.名詞B2
釋義

a liquid fertilizer made by mixing animal manure with water, stored in tanks on a farm and then spread onto fields to help crops grow.

例句

The dairy farmer sprays pig slurry across the wheat fields every spring to enrich the soil.

[animal] + slurry for fertilizer

Local residents complained about the strong smell coming from the slurry being spread on the farmland near their homes.

同義詞
  • liquid manure

    more common in American English; same meaning but less colloquial

  • muck

    informal British term for animal waste, not necessarily mixed with water

文法句型

[animal] slurry

用法筆記

Common in British and European farming contexts. In American English, 'liquid manure' is more typical. Spreading slurry is often regulated due to odour and runoff concerns.

常見錯誤

❌The farmer used cow slurry as drinking water for the cattle.
✅The farmer used cow slurry as fertilizer for the fields.
💡slurry is a fertilizer, not drinking water.

3. a thin, runny blend of water and a powdered cooking ingredient such as flour, co

3.名詞B2
釋義

a thin, runny blend of water and a powdered cooking ingredient such as flour, cornstarch, or yeast, used in baking and cooking to add thickness, help dough rise, or create a coating.

例句

Ana stirred a flour-and-water slurry into the simmering soup to make it thicker.

slurry into [liquid] to make it thicker

The baker brushed a thin slurry of cornstarch and water over the pie crust for a golden, shiny finish.

thin slurry of [ingredient] and water

同義詞
  • batter

    thicker than slurry, usually contains eggs or milk for coating and frying

  • paste

    thicker and less runny than a slurry; used for marinades or seasoning rubs

  • roux

    made with fat and flour cooked together, not a raw water mixture

文法句型

slurry + of + ingredient + and + water

用法筆記

In recipes, 'slurry' usually refers to cornstarch or flour mixed with a cold liquid, stirred into a hot dish to thicken it. Called 'water starch' in some Asian cooking traditions.

4. a thin, watery mix of a solid material such as mud, plaster, or gravel in water,

4.名詞B2
釋義

a thin, watery mix of a solid material such as mud, plaster, or gravel in water, created for a small-scale practical purpose like filling a crack, coating a surface, or washing something down — not part of a large industrial process.

例句

The construction workers mixed a slurry of plaster of Paris and water to fill the cracks in the old ceiling.

slurry of [material] and water

After the heavy rain, a grey slurry of mud and gravel flowed across the driveway and into the street.

同義詞
  • suspension

    more precise scientific term; slurry emphasises the practical, semi-liquid nature

  • mud

    natural earth mixed with water; slurry can include industrial or artificial materials

文法句型

slurry + of + [material]

slurry — verb