noun
effluent
Effluent (noun) means a stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.
noun
1
A stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.
2
Sewage or waste water discharged into a natural body of water.
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Etymology
From French effluent, from Latin effluens, effluentis. By surface analysis, e- + fluent.
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What is the meaning of effluent?
"effluent" (noun) means a stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.
What are the different meanings of effluent?
"effluent" has 2 main meanings: 1. A stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence; 2. Sewage or waste water discharged into a natural body of water.