effluents

The word “effluents” has 3 syllables: ef-flu-ents.

It's pronounced as /ˈɛflʊənts/.


What is synonym and antonym for effluents?

In the thesaurus, “effluents” has 3 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for effluents along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for effluents

  • discharge
  • distributaries
  • sewerage

Antonyms for effluents

  • affluents
  • bayous
  • branches
  • feeders
  • tributaries

Meanings of effluents

  • noun
    1. A stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.
    2. Sewage water that has been (partially) treated, and is released into a natural body of water; a flow of any liquid waste.

Example Sentences

  • The river was polluted with industrial effluents, posing a threat to aquatic life.
  • Environmentalists campaigned for stricter regulations to control the discharge of toxic effluents into the air.
  • Researchers conducted tests to analyze the chemical composition of the effluents from the factory.
  • Efforts to reduce the emission of harmful effluents into the atmosphere have led to improvements in air quality.
  • The treatment plant effectively filters out contaminants from wastewater, ensuring that only clean effluents are released into the environment.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effluents, such as: affluents, bayous, branches, discharge, distributaries, feeders, sewerage.

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