Discharge
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001748
The release of a substance, such as a fluid, gas, or solid material, from a container, process, or system into the environment or another designated area. This action often occurs at a controlled rate or volume. For example, wastewater treatment plants discharge treated effluent into rivers or oceans, adhering to specific regulatory limits.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-001748 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Entfärben; Spanish: descargar; French: décharger |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-001748",
"term": "Discharge",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The release of a substance, such as a fluid, gas, or solid material, from a container, process, or system into the environment or another designated area. This action often occurs at a controlled rate or volume. For example, wastewater treatment plants discharge treated effluent into rivers or oceans, adhering to specific regulatory limits.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Entfärben",
"es": "descargar",
"fr": "décharger"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/discharge/"
}
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