slurry vs suspension

suspension vs slurry

slurry and suspension both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slurry	Yes	No	No	No
suspension	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, suspension is a hypernym of slurry; that is, suspension is a word with a broader meaning than slurry:

slurry: a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water
suspension: a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

slurry (noun)	suspension (noun)
a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water	the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
	a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
	a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
	temporary cessation or suspension
	a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
	a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Difference between slurry and suspension

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