wastewater
noun/ˈweɪstˌwɔtər/
Frequency rank: #9,016 most common English word
Meaning
water that has been used and contaminated by domestic, industrial, or agricultural activities.
Example sentence
The factory treats its wastewater before releasing it into the nearby river.
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