Effluent
/ˈɛflʊənt/
Definitions
- (n.) Liquid waste or sewage discharged into the environment, typically regulated under environmental law.
The factory was fined for releasing untreated effluent into the river.
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- effluent
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'effluent' often appears in statutes and regulations governing water pollution and environmental protection; precise usage typically relates to permitted discharges subject to regulatory control.
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