Slurry

A slurry is, in general, a thick suspension of solids in a liquid.

Uses
There are many kinds of slurries, including
 A mixture of cement and water to form concreteIbis World,  "Concrete Slurry Manufacturing Market Research Report,"  Nov 2011; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of thickening agent, oxidizers, and water used to form a gel explosive
 A mixture of pyroclastic rock and water known as a laharCronin1, Shane J. et al.  "Unusual 'snow slurry' lahars from Ruapehu volcano, New Zealand," Geology. September 1995; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of bentonite and water used to make slurry wallsHowStuffWorks.com,  "The World Trade Center"; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of coal waste and water known as coal slurrySlugeSafety.org,  What is coal slurry?" ; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of wood pulp and water used to make paperPaperRecyclingCoalition.com,  "How 100% Recycled Paper is Made" ; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of animal waste and water used as fertilizerSurryTech.co.za,  "Why use slurry as a fertilizer?" ; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of finely ground meat and water, centrifugally dewatered into meat slurry, a food product
 An abrasive substance used in chemical-mechanical polishing
 A mixture of ice crystals, freezing point depressant, and water called slurry iceHitachiZosen.co,  "Slurry Ice Plants" ; retrieved 2012-4-25.
 A mixture of raw materials and water involved in the rawmill manufacture of Portland cement
 A mixture of minerals, water, and additives used in the manufacture of ceramicsEngTips.com, "Creating a Ceramic Slurry" ; retrieved 2012-4-25.  
 A mixture of water and food starch used to thicken puddings, sauces, and gravys.FoodNetwork.com,  "Slurry" ; retrieved 2012-4-25.

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