outfall

/'autfɔ:l/

Thân thiện

The river's outfall empties into the calm sea.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The point where water flows out: An "outfall" is the place where a river, drain, sewer, or other water source discharges its contents into a larger body of water, such as a sea, lake, or another river.
   • The outlet or mouth of a conduit: It refers specifically to the terminal structure or opening of a pipe, channel, or drain from which water is released.

Usage

• The word "outfall" is a technical term commonly used in engineering, environmental science, and urban planning. It describes a specific, often man-made, exit point for water.
• It is typically used with prepositions like "at," "from," or "of" to indicate location.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • Environmentalists are concerned about pollution levels at the river's outfall into the bay.
  • The city is constructing a new stormwater outfall to prevent flooding in the downtown area.
  • The pipe's outfall was blocked by debris, causing a backup.

Advanced Usage

• "Outfall structure": A constructed facility at the discharge point, often designed to control flow or dissipate energy.
  • The engineers designed a robust outfall structure to handle extreme storm surges.
• "Outfall monitoring": The practice of regularly testing the quality of water being discharged.
  • Regular outfall monitoring is required by law to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Variants and Related Words

• Outfall pipe (n): A pipe that carries effluent to the point of discharge.
  • The damaged outfall pipe required immediate repair.
• Outfall channel (n): An artificial watercourse leading to an outfall.
  • The outfall channel directs rainwater away from the residential zone.

Synonyms

• Discharge point: The location where something is released.
• Outlet: A general term for a point where water or another substance exits.
• Egress: A formal term for the act or point of going out or leaving.

Related Phrases

• "To reach the outfall": To arrive at the discharge point.
  • It takes several hours for the water to reach the outfall from the upstream reservoir.
• "Outfall of a drain": Specifies the exit point of a drainage system.
  • They inspected the outfall of the drain for any signs of blockage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water