slurry

noun slur·ry \ ˈslər-ē , ˈslə-rē \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of slurry

plural slurries

: a watery mixture of insoluble matter (such as mud, lime, or plaster of paris)

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Recent Examples of slurry from the Web

While the thighs are baking, pour remaining marinade in a small saucepan. Heat sauce on medium heat; once bubbling, add cornstarch/water slurry and whisk until no lumps remain.

— tara massouleh, AL.com, "Put these colorful acai bowls on your food bucket list," 4 Apr. 2018
The sweet potato starch slurry that is added to the omelet during cooking, along with the oysters, gives the dish a soft and gelatinous texture.

— sarah fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, "Recipe: Oyster Omelet," 27 Mar. 2018
The Grind2Energy food waste recycling system at the convention center reduces food waste into slurry that is taken to a local anaerobic digestion facility, which extracts methane for energy production and produces a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

— karen farkas, cleveland.com, "Huntington Convention Center's reduce, reuse, recycle program benefits the community," 13 Mar. 2018
However, when adding a slurry (cornstarch and water), it should be stirred in as the soup is boiling.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "J. Harrod's chef worked his way to the top. Now he's 'ready to show Louisville what I've got'," 13 Feb. 2018
Heat sauce on medium heat; once bubbling, add cornstarch/water slurry and whisk until no lumps remain.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Kid-friendly orange chicken and orange creamsicle recipes," 30 Mar. 2018
In commercial production, a similar cord will pump a slurry of nodules and dirt back up to the ship—an impressive bit of engineering.

— The Economist, "Undersea miningRace to the bottom," 8 Mar. 2018
The project is expected to produce nearly 600,000 cubic yards of sand, which is being pumped onto nearby beaches through an 18-inch diameter, high-density polyethylene pipe in a slurry of 20 percent sand and 80 percent water.

— phil diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Sand replenishment begins at Cardiff State Beach," 4 Mar. 2018
Hanzo’s balance wobbled with a sloppy, unfocused salad of kimchi Brussels sprouts and an otherwise crisp and light chicken katsu over a wet slurry of cucumber and dressing.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Hanzo puts a stylish edge on drinks and dinner," 15 Feb. 2018

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