Effluent and Influent

Effluent

Effluent noun - Water mixed with waste matter.

Influent is an antonym for effluent.

Nearby Word: effluence

Influent

Influent noun - A stream that flows into a larger body of water.
Usage example: along with its influents, the Missouri and Ohio rivers, the Mississippi River drains all or part of 31 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces
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Synonyms for Influent

Effluent is an antonym for influent.

Nearby Words: influence, influential
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