1
: something that flows in: such as
a
: a tributary stream
b
: fluid input into a reservoir or process
2
: a factor modifying the balance and stability of an ecological community
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Noun
along with its influents, the Missouri and Ohio rivers, the Mississippi River drains all or part of 31 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces
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Tammy Murga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
The consortium intends to gauge the scale of infection in a population by collecting and examining influent samples from municipal wastewater treatment plants in several countries including in India.
—Sahana Ghosh, Quartz India, 15 Apr. 2020
The Seattle Times, 29 Apr. 2017
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Adjective
The facility also has most of its influent pumps running again, after Tropical Storm Hilary broke five of six.
—Tammy Murga, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2024
The consortium intends to gauge the scale of infection in a population by collecting and examining influent samples from municipal wastewater treatment plants in several countries including in India.
—Sahana Ghosh, Quartz India, 15 Apr. 2020
Noun
The influent flow is slowed to allow human and food organic waste to settle on the bottom of the tank.
—The Seattle Times, 29 Apr. 2017
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“Influent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influent. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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