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slime

Pronunciation: (slīm), [key]
—n., v., slimed, slim•ing.

—n.
1. thin, glutinous mud.
2. any ropy or viscous liquid matter, esp. of a foul kind.
3. a viscous secretion of animal or vegetable origin.
4. Slang.a repulsive or despicable person.

—v.t.
1. to cover or smear with or as if with slime.
2. to remove slime from, as fish for canning.

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