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slurry Synonyms
Another word for slurry
Choosing another word for slurry depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A semiliquid mixture, typically of fine particles of manure, cement, or coal suspended in water.
Usage Example
"The miners pumped the coal sludge through a pipeline to the processing plant."
Strong
sludge
ooze
Weak
mire
muck
• noun (Context 2)
A thin paste made by mixing a thickening agent, such as cornstarch or flour, with cold liquid before adding it to a hot dish.
Usage Example
"She whisked a cornstarch paste into the simmering broth to thicken the sauce."
Strong
paste
Weak
liaison
• verb (Context 3)
To convert a solid substance into a semiliquid mixture by suspending it in liquid, or to treat or coat a surface with such a mixture.
Usage Example
"The technicians slurried the powdered catalyst with water before loading the reactor."
Weak
liquefy
suspend
Opposites of slurry
The opposite of slurry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dehydrate
solidify
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slurry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slurry