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sewage

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/ˈsuːɪdʒ/ · sew-age

Waste matter carried away by sewers.

Meanings

nounformal

Waste matter carried away by sewers.

فضلہ جو ندیوں یا گندے نالوں کے ذریعے لے جایا جاتا ہے۔

فضلہ

fazla

Synonyms

wastewaterdrainageeffluentپانی کا فضلہنالی کا پانیپانی کی گندگی

Antonyms

clean waterpurityپانیپاکیزگی

Common Collocations

  • sewage treatment
  • sewage system
  • sewage disposal

Example Sentences

The sewage from the factory polluted the river.

کارخانے کا فضلہ دریا کو آلودہ کر رہا تھا۔

Karkhane ka fazla dariya ko aloodah kar raha tha.

Sewage treatment plants are essential for protecting the environment.

فضلہ پانی کی صفائی کے کارخانے ماحول کی حفاظت کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Fazla paani ki safai ke karkhanay mahol ki hifazat ke liye zaroori hain.

Improper sewage disposal can lead to health hazards.

غلط فضلہ پانی کا بندوبست صحت کے خطرات پیدا کر سکتا ہے۔

Ghalat fazla paani ka bandobast sehat ke khatarat paida kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

seige:A seige refers to a military action, unlike sewage which is about waste.

Word Family

sewage system
nounفضلہ پانی کا نظام
sewage treatment
nounفضلہ پانی کی صفائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of sewage as 'sewage' that needs to be 'sewn' away.

Imagine a sewer system filled with treated water cleaning up neighborhoods.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "escurage" — drainage

First known use: 14th century

The term 'sewage' has its roots in the Old French word 'escurage,' which refers to the act of drainage. Over time, it has evolved to specifically denote waste matter that is discharged from households and industries.