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wastewater

/ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə/

/ˈweɪstˌwɔtər/

wastewaternoun

wastewaters

Translations

сточные воды

The factory was fined for illegally dumping wastewater into the river.

Фабрика была оштрафована за незаконный сброс сточных вод в реку.

Definitions

Water that has been used in homes, industries, and businesses that is not for reuse unless treated.

The factory was fined for discharging untreated wastewater into the river.

Any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence.

The city is investing in new technology to improve the treatment of wastewater.

Synonyms

wastewateradjective

/ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə/

/ˈweɪstˌwɔtər/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "wastewater treatment plant".

Definitions

Relating to or used for the treatment, conveyance, or study of wastewater.

The municipality invested in upgraded wastewater treatment technology.