Effluent vs. Influent

Effluent vs. Influent — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Effluent and Influent

Effluentadjective

Flowing out; outflowing.

Influentnoun

A stream which flows into another stream or lake.

Effluentnoun

A stream that flows out, such as from a lake or reservoir; an outflow; effluence.

Influentnoun

Fluids flowing in.

Effluentnoun

Sewage water that has been (partially) treated, and is released into a natural body of water; a flow of any liquid waste.

Influentnoun

(ecology) An organism having an important effect on a plant or animal community.

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Effluentnoun

water mixed with waste matter

Influentadjective

Flowing in.

Effluentadjective

that is flowing outward

Influentadjective

Exercising astral influence.

Influentadjective

(ecology) Having an important effect on a plant or animal community.

Influentadjective

that is flowing inward

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