Slush refers to a mixture of white lead, tallow, and turpentine. Historically, this substance was used to maintain and preserve standing rigging on sailing vessels.
For instance, in the repair and maintenance log of the Golden Hinde, the use of slush to maintain the standing rigging is recorded.
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