English / word
effluent
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea, especially industrial wastewater.
In context
01
Untreated factory effluent severely contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
02
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
Synonyms
wastewater,liquid waste,sewage
Antonyms
clean water,purified water,potable water
Collocations
industrial effluent,toxic effluent,discharge effluent