effluent
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/ˈɛfluənt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɛflʊənt/
liquid waste
Etymology
Etymology Information
'effluent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'effluere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'
Historical Evolution
'effluere' transformed into the French word 'effluent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'effluent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to flow out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'liquid waste or sewage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
The factory was fined for releasing untreated effluent into the river.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45