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wastewater

/ˈweɪstˌwɔːtər/
waste · wa · ter
Plural:wastewaters
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• noun

1

Water that has been used in households, industries, or commercial activities and contains dissolved or suspended waste materials, requiring treatment before being released back into the environment.

Example

"The municipal plant treats millions of gallons of wastewater every day to protect the local river ecosystem."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wastewater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wastewater
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