Mining And Extraction Terminology

noun a slimy, sticky mixture, especially of mud and filth

verb to make dirty or untidy

• The workers had to clean up the muck that had accumulated in the drainage system.
• I stepped in some muck while walking through the field.
• I can't believe you're still dating that muck of a guy.
• Her mind was mucked with worry and doubt.

adjective not processed or purified; in a natural or raw state

• The unrefined oil needed to undergo further processing before it could be used.
• I prefer unrefined sugar in my coffee because it tastes more natural.
• She's so unrefined, always speaking her mind without filter.
• His unrefined manners were like a rough diamond waiting to be polished.