noun🔗ShareA stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence."The river started as a small stream of effluents flowing from the base of the large glacier. "environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSewage water that has been (partially) treated, and is released into a natural body of water; a flow of any liquid waste."The factory pipes released effluents into the river, potentially harming the fish and plants living there. "environmentutilitysubstancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading