discharger
- noun
- /dɪsˈtʃɑːr.dʒər/
- Specialized
:
expulsor
- Most permits will also contain particular requirements concerning a specific discharger.
- indirect discharger
- industrial dischargers
Examples
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First, a staff member will contact the discharger to find out the cause of the violations.
Academic text (1997) -
In doing so, it defines for each individual discharger the permissible level of release into the waters of the United States.
Academic text (1996) -
Regional Boards issue WDRs, review self-monitoring reports submitted by the discharger, perform independent compliance checking, and take the necessary enforcement action.
Academic text (1997) -
The laboratory results are tabulated by the discharger and/or its consultants and sent to the state and to the U.S. EPA where appropriate.
Academic text (1997) -
The new factory is a major discharger of pollution into the nearby river.
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Each discharger must comply with environmental regulations to reduce harmful emissions.
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The city has multiple dischargers that release treated wastewater into the ocean.
Synonyms
25
3.5
A device that gives small amounts of liquid like soap or water
4
7.0
A device that forces out air, liquid, or other material
3
6.7
A device that lets pressure escape from a system or a person who loses blood
A machine or person that presses seeds to get oil
A device that gives off radiation or gas
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Etymology
Discharger comes from the parts dis- meaning 'away' and charge meaning a 'load' or electrical 'power'. So a discharger is something that takes the load or power away, letting electricity, fluid, or energy flow out.