Smut
Smut noun - Foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something.
Usage example: once a year they cleaned all of the smut out of the chimney
Nearby Word: smutty
Sludge
Sludge noun - Soft wet earth.
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Synonyms for Sludge
Nearby Words: sludgy, sludging
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