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sludge

noun

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Meaning

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A thick, soft, wet, and often unpleasant mixture of liquid and solid material.

Example Sentence

The heavy rain turned the dirt path into a thick sludge that was difficult to walk through.

Usage Note

Describes thick, often dirty, wet material found in swamps, sewers, or industrial waste, helping to visualize unpleasant or difficult conditions.