How to Pronounce "effluent"
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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.
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The factory releases effluent into the river.
Effluent from treatment plants must be monitored.
Untreated effluent can harm the environment.
After the spill, tests showed high levels of chemicals in the effluent.