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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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