A chemical mechanical polishing process includes rotating at least one of a semiconductor
substrate and polishing pad relative to the other. A chemical mechanical polishing
slurry is provided intermediate the substrate and pad. The substrate is polished
with the slurry and pad during the rotating. The chemical mechanical polishing
slurry includes liquid and abrasive solid components. At least some of the abrasive
solid component includes individually non-homogeneous abrasive particles.