Definition of slurry
slurries
: a watery mixture of insoluble matter (such as mud, lime, or plaster of paris)
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Origin and Etymology of slurry
Middle English slory
First Known Use: 15th century
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slurry
verb
slur·ry
Definition of slurry
slurried
;slurrying
transitive verb
: to convert into a slurry
1947
First Known Use of slurry
1947
SLURRY Defined for English Language Learners
noun
slur·ry
\ˈslər-ē, ˈslə-rē\
Definition of slurry for English Language Learners
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: a thick mixture of water and another substance (such as mud or lime)
Medical Dictionary
slurry
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noun
slur·ry
\ˈslər-ē, ˈslə-rē\
Medical Definition of slurry
slurries
: a watery mixture of insoluble matter
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