sludgeremoval
nounUK /ˈslʌdʒ rɪˌmuːvəl/
US /ˈslʌdʒ rɪˌmuːvəl/
The act of taking away thick, dirty mud or waste.
The crew began the sludge removal after the storm flooded the basement.
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2. The process of clearing thick buildup from tanks or pipes.
Regular sludge removal keeps the septic tank working properly.
3. The cleanup of oily or muddy residue from machinery or engines.
Sludge removal from the engine improved its performance.
4. The extraction of settled solids from industrial water systems.
The plant scheduled sludge removal every quarter.