Associations to the word «Effluent»

Wiktionary

EFFLUENT, adjective. Flowing out; outflowing.
EFFLUENT, noun. A stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.
EFFLUENT, noun. Sewage water that has been (partially) treated, and is released into a natural body of water; a flow of any liquid waste.

Dictionary definition

EFFLUENT, noun. Water mixed with waste matter.
EFFLUENT, adjective. That is flowing outward.

Wise words

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