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effluent

/ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

effluentnoun

effluents

/ˈef.lu.ənt/

/ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

Translations

сточные воды

The factory was fined for releasing untreated effluent into the river.

Завод был оштрафован за сброс неочищенных сточных вод в реку.

Effluent from the plant has been a major source of pollution in the area.

Выбросы с завода стали основной причиной загрязнения в этом районе.

Additional translations

Definitions

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

The factory was fined for releasing untreated effluent into the nearby river.

A stream or outflow of liquid, especially from an industrial process.

The effluent from the chemical plant was carefully monitored to prevent environmental damage.

Synonyms

effluentadjective

more effluent

Comp.

most effluent

Super.

/ˈɛf.lu.ənt/

Definitions

Flowing out or forth; emanating.

The effluent light from the streetlamp cast long shadows on the pavement.

Synonyms

pouring forth