sludge
US /slʌdʒ/
UK /slʌdʒ/

1.
fanghiglia, fango, melma
thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process.
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The riverbed was covered in thick, black sludge.
Il letto del fiume era coperto di fanghiglia spessa e nera.
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Waste water treatment plants produce a lot of sewage sludge.
Gli impianti di trattamento delle acque reflue producono molti fanghi di depurazione.