Effluent: meaning, definitions and examples

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effluent

 

[ หˆษ›flสŠษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

waste products

Effluent refers to liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea. It is often produced by industrial processes, municipal sewage treatment, or agricultural runoff. The treatment and management of effluent is crucial in preventing water pollution and protecting aquatic ecosystems. Effluent can contain harmful pollutants that pose risks to human health and the environment. Effective monitoring and treatment of effluent are important for maintaining water quality and public safety.

Synonyms

discharge, runoff, sewage, wastewater

Examples of usage

  • The factory was fined for discharging toxic effluent into the river.
  • Effluent treatment facilities are essential for clean water.
  • The government regulates the amount of effluent released by industries.

Translations

Translations of the word "effluent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น efluente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเค•เคพเคธเคฟเคค (nishkasit)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abwasser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ limbah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั–ั‡ะฝั– ะฒะพะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›cieki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ’ๆฐด (ใฏใ„ใ™ใ„, haisui)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท effluent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ efluente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑntฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค์ˆ˜ (osu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุงู‡ ุงู„ุตุฑู (miyah al-sarf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpadnรญ voda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpadovรก voda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบŸๆฐด (fรจishuว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpadna voda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afrennsli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปะฐา› ััƒั‹ (bulaq suy)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ (gadasvla)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axฤฑd su

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ efluente

Etymology

The term 'effluent' comes from the Latin word 'effluens' which means 'flowing out.' This Latin root is composed of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'fluere' meaning 'to flow.' The usage of the term evolved over time, particularly during the rise of industrialization in the 19th century when waste disposal became a significant environmental concern. As industries expanded, the need for effective waste management practices intensified, leading to the formal adoption of 'effluent' in scientific and regulatory language. Today, 'effluent' is widely used in environmental science, engineering, and urban planning to describe the necessary processes and concerns related to water pollution and sustainability.

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