treatmentplant
nounUK /ˈtriːtmənt plɑːnt/
US /ˈtriːtmənt plænt/
A treatment plant is a place where dirty water is cleaned so it is safe to go back into rivers or be used again.
The treatment plant cleans the water before it flows into the river.
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2. A factory where raw materials are processed to make them usable.
The gas treatment plant removes harmful chemicals from the fuel.
3. A facility that treats industrial waste before it is released.
The chemical treatment plant follows strict safety rules.
4. A place where medical or hazardous materials are made safe.
Used needles are taken to a special treatment plant.