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effluent

/ɪˈflʊənt/ noun · British & US
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What does effluent mean?

noun

A flow of fluid, especially a stream of liquid waste from a factory or sewage system. A person or thing that flows out or is discharged.

Example

"The factory's effluent was discharged into the river, causing pollution."

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