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 1 synonym and 15 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for effluents

  • distributaries

Antonyms for effluents

  • affluents
  • backwaters
  • bayous
  • branches
  • brooklets
  • brooks
  • confluents
  • creeks
  • feeders
  • influents
  • rills
  • rivulets
  • runs
  • streamlets
  • 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 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effluents, such as: affluents, backwaters, bayous, branches, brooklets, brooks, confluents.

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