Pronunciation: /slʌdʒ/
noun a thick, muddy substance or sediment found at the bottom of a liquid
A1 The sludge in the pond was thick and sticky.
A2 The workers had to clean up the sludge that had accumulated in the pipes.
B1 The factory had to dispose of the toxic sludge in an environmentally friendly way.
B2 The city implemented a new system to prevent sludge buildup in the sewage treatment plant.
C1 The researchers studied the composition of the sludge to determine its impact on the environment.
C2 The company was fined for illegally dumping sludge into the river.
verb None
A1 The car got stuck in the mud and started to sludge forward.
A2 After the heavy rain, the streets were covered in sludge, making it difficult to walk.
B1 The oil spill caused the water to sludge up, creating a hazardous environment for marine life.
B2 The factory's improper waste disposal practices caused the river to sludge, leading to environmental contamination.
C1 The sewage treatment plant failed to properly treat the wastewater, causing it to sludge and emit foul odors.
C2 The construction site's negligence resulted in the nearby river sludging up with construction debris and sediment.
adjective None
A1 The sludge on the ground made it slippery.
A2 The pipe was clogged with sludge, causing a blockage.
B1 The stagnant water in the pond had a thick sludge at the bottom.
B2 The factory had to clean up the toxic sludge that had leaked into the river.
C1 The environmental impact of the sludge disposal was carefully monitored.
C2 The government implemented strict regulations to prevent the dumping of hazardous sludge.
adverb None
A1 The sludge slowly oozed out of the pipe.
A2 She walked through the sludge-filled swamp with difficulty.
B1 The machine creaked as it processed the sludge into usable material.
B2 The sludge settled at the bottom of the tank, waiting to be removed.
C1 The environmentalists worked tirelessly to clean up the toxic sludge from the river.
C2 The company faced heavy fines for illegally dumping sludge into the ocean.
pronoun None
A1 The sludge is dirty.
A2 I stepped in some sludge on the sidewalk.
B1 The factory was fined for dumping sludge into the river.
B2 The environmentalists protested against the disposal of toxic sludge in the ocean.
C1 The government implemented strict regulations to prevent the spread of hazardous sludge.
C2 The company faced lawsuits for the improper disposal of toxic sludge in residential areas.
preposition None
A1 The sludge in the pond is thick and sticky.
A2 She slipped on the sludge-covered path.
B1 The construction workers had to wade through the sludge to reach the site.
B2 The factory had to dispose of the toxic sludge in an environmentally friendly manner.
C1 The scientists analyzed the chemical composition of the sludge to determine its origin.
C2 The government implemented strict regulations to prevent the dumping of sludge into rivers and lakes.
conjunction None
A1 I slipped in the sludge and fell down.
A2 The road was covered in sludge, so we had to drive slowly.
B1 The construction site was messy with sludge everywhere.
B2 The heavy rain caused the river to overflow with sludge.
C1 The environmental impact of the factory led to the accumulation of toxic sludge in the river.
C2 The government implemented strict regulations to prevent the disposal of hazardous sludge into water sources.
interjection None
A1 Ew, sludge!
A2 Oops, I stepped in sludge.
B1 Sludge, why does it always clog up the drain?
B2 The sludge in the pond is causing a problem for the wildlife.
C1 The factory's waste management system failed, leading to a buildup of toxic sludge.
C2 The environmental impact of the oil spill resulted in a massive cleanup effort to remove the sludge from the water.
article None
A1 The sludge in the pond was thick and smelly.
A2 The workers had to clean up the sludge from the factory floor.
B1 The environmentalists were concerned about the toxic sludge being dumped into the river.
B2 The city council implemented a new policy to regulate the disposal of sludge from industrial processes.
C1 The scientists conducted a study on the long-term effects of sludge contamination on marine ecosystems.
C2 The company invested in advanced technology to treat and recycle the sludge generated by their manufacturing operations.
formal The wastewater treatment plant is responsible for removing sludge from the sewage before releasing it back into the environment.
informal I accidentally stepped in some sludge while walking through the construction site.
slang I can't believe you're still using that old sludge of a computer.
figurative The negative comments on social media were like emotional sludge weighing me down.
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