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effluence

 

[ หˆษ›fluหษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

liquid discharge

Effluence refers to the outflow or discharge of liquid, typically in a way that is considered waste. It is often associated with industrial processes, where effluents are released into water bodies or treatment facilities. This term encompasses various substances, from chemical solutions to sewage, that are expelled from a given source. Understanding effluence is crucial in environmental science, as it impacts ecosystem health and water quality.

Synonyms

discharge, outflow, sewage, waste

Examples of usage

  • The factory's effluence was monitored to prevent pollution.
  • Effluence from the wastewater treatment plant is treated before release.
  • Proper disposal of effluence is essential for environmental protection.

Translations

Translations of the word "effluence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efluรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abfluss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aliran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฟะปะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ efluencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตๅ‡บ (ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚…ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcoulement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efluente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odtok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตๅ‡บ (liรบchลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odtok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afrennsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ efluente

Etymology

The word 'effluence' originates from the Latin term 'effluens', which is the present participle of 'effluere', meaning 'to flow out'. The prefix 'ex-' in Latin signifies 'out', while 'fluere' translates to 'to flow'. This etymology reflects the concept of something flowing outward from a source. The term began to gain usage in English around the 16th century, particularly in discussions surrounding science and medicine, where the flow of bodily fluids or other substances was a topic of interest. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various forms of flows in environmental and industrial contexts. As concerns about pollution grew in the 19th and 20th centuries, 'effluence' became increasingly relevant, particularly in environmental legislation and discussions about waste management.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,839, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.