plural slurries
: a watery mixture of insoluble matter (such as mud, lime, or plaster of paris)
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Continue to stir to make a slurry and cook the tomato paste, about 1 minute.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Slurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slurry. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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