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sludge
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sludge (sluj) a suspension of solid or semisolid particles in a fluid which itself may or may not be a truly viscous fluid.
sludge [sluj]
a suspension of solid or semisolid particles in a fluid.

sludge
a suspension of solid or semisolid particles in a fluid.

activated sludge
a means of encouraging biodegradation. See also activated sludge.


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