wastewater
Pronunciation: [ˈweɪstˌwɔːtər]
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Context: "environment"
(noun) water that has been used and is no longer clean. It comes from our homes after we wash things or use the toilet. It needs to be cleaned before it can go back into rivers or lakes.
Example
The city treats its wastewater before releasing it into the river.
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If we don't properly treat wastewater, it can pollute our water sources.
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What happens to wastewater after we use it in our homes?
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