refluo
waste (water), effluent
adjective noun REH-floo-oh Rare
Origin: Latin refluum, from refluere (to flow back)
Usage Note
Refluo is primarily a technical term used in environmental and engineering contexts. As a noun, il refluo (or plural i reflui) refers to wastewater or effluent discharged from industrial or sewage systems. As an adjective it modifies: acque reflue (wastewater).
Examples
"Le acque reflue devono essere trattate prima dello scarico."
Natural Translation
Wastewater must be treated before discharge.

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