Meaning of the German Word "Einleiten"

einleiten

discharge

To release a substance, especially waste or a chemical.

Example Sentence

Die Fabrik wurde bestraft, weil sie Chemikalien in den Fluss einleitete.

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Definition: To release a substance, especially waste or a chemical.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "einleiten"?

B2

What grammatical category does "einleiten" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "einleiten" belong to?

Environment