noun
liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea
adjective
flowing out or forth
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The effluent from the factory was carefully monitored to ensure it met environmental standards.
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The effluent coming out of that place smells terrible.
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I can't believe they're dumping effluent into the river, that's messed up.
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His speech was like effluent, flowing endlessly without any substance.