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effluent

noun
ˈɛf.lu.ənt

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example Sentences

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

Synonyms

wastewater, discharge, pollutant

Antonyms

clean water, purification, filtration

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