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Sludge
01
a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids
02
any thick, viscous matter
Example
Industrial processes often generate sludge as a by-product, requiring proper disposal methods.
After heavy rainfall, the riverbanks were covered in a layer of sludge washed down from upstream.
The maintenance crew had to dredge the pond to remove accumulated sludge and restore water clarity.
The wastewater treatment plant efficiently separates liquid from sludge, promoting environmental sustainability.
Efforts to clean the oil spill involved specialized equipment to skim the sludge off the water surface.
