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Effluent

usgb/ˈefluənt/Volume
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Environmental ImpactPlay
Understand that 'effluent' often implies negative environmental effects, especially pollution. SlideEnvironmentalists are concerned about the effluent contaminating the ecosystem.
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Industrial ContextPlay
Recognize that 'effluent' frequently appears in discussions about industrial activities and regulations. SlideThe new regulations limit the amount of effluent that factories can produce.
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Treatment ProcessesPlay
'Effluent' is commonly used to refer to the output of sewage and water treatment processes. SlideThe sewage plant's effluent must meet cleanliness standards before release.