How to Pronounce "effluent"
word
ˈɛfɫuənt
EF-loo-uhnt
ˈɛfluːənt
EF-loo-uhnt
Definition
A liquid waste or sewage that flows out from a factory, industrial plant, or sewage treatment facility into the environment, especially into rivers or the sea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛfɫuənt
British English
ˈɛfluːənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EF-loo-uhnt
UK
EF-loo-uhnt
Listen in Context
The factory releases effluent into the river.
Effluent from treatment plants must be monitored.
Untreated effluent can harm the environment.
Stricter laws now limit how much effluent companies can discharge.