effluent
UK: ˈef.lu.ənt | US: ˈef.lu.ənt
n. liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea
adj. flowing out or forth
The word "effluent" originates from Latin effluere (to flow out), combining ex- (out) and fluere (to flow). The morpheme ef- (variant of ex-) signifies "out," while -flu- retains its core meaning of "flow." The suffix -ent forms adjectives or nouns indicating agency or state. Historically, the term evolved to describe liquids (e.g., wastewater) "flowing out" from a source, aligning with its Latin roots.
The factory was fined for dumping toxic effluent into the river.
Effluent treatment plants are essential for reducing water pollution.
The effluent from the chemical process must be carefully monitored.
Natural wetlands can filter effluent before it reaches larger water bodies.
The study analyzed the effluent’s impact on marine ecosystems.