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effluent

[ˈɛflʊənt]

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

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'

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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.