sludge in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7
Definition
Sludge is a thick, viscous mixture of liquid and solid waste, often produced by industrial processes or accumulated in water bodies.
Sample Sentences
- The factory's waste management system was overwhelmed, leaving behind thick layers of sludge.
- After heavy rains, the river was choked with sludge, making it hazardous for wildlife.
- The engineers worked tirelessly to remove the sludge that had accumulated in the wastewater treatment plant.
- As the ice melted, a dark sludge was revealed beneath the surface of the once-pristine lake.
- I couldn't help but wrinkle my nose at the dreadful smell of the sludge seeping from the compost heap.