effluent
The word “effluent” has 3 syllables: ef-flu-ent.
It's pronounced as /ˈɛflʊənt/.
What is synonym and antonym for effluent?
In the thesaurus, “effluent” has 3 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for effluent along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for effluent
- discharge
- distributary
- sewerage
Antonyms for effluent
- affluent
- bayou
- branch
- confluent
- feeder
- influent
- tributary
Meanings of effluent
- noun
- A stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.
- Sewage water that has been (partially) treated, and is released into a natural body of water; a flow of any liquid waste.
- adjective
- Flowing out; outflowing.
Example Sentences
- The factory installed filters to reduce the release of harmful effluent into the nearby river.
- Environmental regulations require industries to treat their effluent before discharging it into the ecosystem.
- Scientists studied the composition of the effluent to assess its impact on aquatic life.
- Improper disposal of chemical effluent can lead to contamination of groundwater sources.
- The treatment plant effectively purifies wastewater, ensuring that only clean effluent is released back into the environment.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effluent, such as: affluent, bayou, branch, confluent, discharge, distributary, feeder.
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