slurry
/ˈslʌri
/noun (plural slurries) [mass noun]
A semi-liquid mixture, typically of fine particles of manure, cement, or coal and water: clay slurry [count noun]: a slurry of ore and water...
- Rat-tailed maggot larvae may be found in drains, waste waters, liquid manure, slurry tanks or ditches.
- Officials hurriedly put together advice on the disposal of disinfectants, manure, slurry and milk.
- The other key element is that good practices must be followed when spreading slurry and chemical fertilizers.
Origin
Late Middle English: related to dialect slur 'thin mud', of unknown origin.