Smut and Sludge

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

Sludge and smut are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sludge" instead a noun "Smut".

Nearby Word: smutty

Sludge

Sludge noun - Soft wet earth.
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Synonyms for Sludge

Smut and sludge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smut" instead a noun "Sludge".

Nearby Words: sludgy, sludging
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