slime
thin, glutinous mud.
any ropy or viscous liquid matter, especially of a foul kind.
a viscous secretion of animal or vegetable origin.
Also called slime·ball [slahym-bawl]. /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/. Slang. a repulsive or despicable person.
to cover or smear with or as if with slime.
to remove slime from, as fish for canning.
Origin of slime
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British Dictionary definitions for slime
/ (slaɪm) /
soft thin runny mud or filth
any moist viscous fluid, esp when noxious or unpleasant
a mucous substance produced by various organisms, such as fish, slugs, and fungi
to cover with slime
to remove slime from (fish) before canning
Origin of slime
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for slime
[ slīm ]
A slippery or sticky mucous substance secreted by certain animals, such as slugs or snails.
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