effluent Definition
- 1liquid waste or sewage that is discharged into a river or the sea.
- 2a stream or overflow of liquid, especially water.
Using effluent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "effluent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The factory was fined for releasing effluent into the river.
Example
The effluent from the sewage treatment plant was discharged into the ocean.
Example
The heavy rain caused an effluent of water from the dam.
effluent Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for effluent
Phrases with effluent
liquid waste produced by industrial processes
Example
The company was fined for discharging industrial effluent into the river.
a facility that treats and purifies wastewater before it is released into the environment
Example
The city built a new effluent treatment plant to improve the quality of its waterways.
effluent standards
regulations that limit the amount of pollutants that can be discharged into the environment
Example
The government introduced new effluent standards to protect the health of the public and the environment.
Origins of effluent
from Latin 'effluere', meaning 'to flow out'
Summary: effluent in Brief
'Effluent' [ˈɛflʊənt] refers to liquid waste or sewage that is discharged into a river or the sea. It can also refer to a stream or overflow of liquid. Examples include 'The factory was fined for releasing effluent into the river.' 'Effluent' extends into phrases like 'industrial effluent,' referring to waste produced by industrial processes, and 'effluent treatment plant,' a facility that treats and purifies wastewater.
