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Vocabulary Entry
outfall
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The place where water or waste flows out, especially from a pipe or drain.
Example Sentences
"The outfall of the sewage system was monitored regularly."
"We observed a variety of wildlife near the river's outfall."
"The construction of a new outfall improved the drainage in the area."
V
verb
To flow out, especially in the context of water or waste.
Example Sentences
"The storm water began to outfall from the drainage systems."
"After the heavy rain, the river will outfall significantly."
"Engineers must ensure that the pollutants do not outfall into the lake."