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| ooze [ ooz ] (plural ooz·es) |
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1. sludge: thick mud or slime that is found at the bottom of a river or lake
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2. swamp or marsh: a soft or muddy area, e.g. a swamp or marsh
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3. marine biology sediment on ocean floor: a layer of muddy sediment on the ocean floor consisting mainly of the remains of microscopic organisms such as plankton
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