Utløp

Utløp is a Norwegian noun that denotes an opening or point through which something flows out from a container, system, or geographic feature. In everyday language the term can refer to a drain, vent, pipe, or any outlet where substances leave a place. The word combines ut- (out) and løp (flow), reflecting the idea of something exiting or discharging.

In hydrology and geography, utløp is commonly used for the discharge point of a river, stream, lake, or other body of water into a larger watercourse or the sea. It indicates where water exits a body and becomes part of another water system. In many contexts the term is used interchangeably with notions like outflow or mouth, though munning is another term sometimes employed for the river’s end point.

In building services, engineering, and industry, utløp refers to an outlet opening in a system that allows liquids, gases, or steam to exit. This includes terms like utløp of a pipe, vent, or outlet valve (utløpsventil) and is common in technical descriptions, installation manuals, and maintenance documentation.

A key usage distinction is between utløp and utslipp. Utløp denotes the physical outlet or discharge channel, whereas utslipp refers to the act or amount released into the environment, often in environmental or regulatory contexts describing emissions or discharges.

Overall, utløp is a versatile term in Norwegian for describing any formal or practical outlet where substances or energy leave a system or location, with common applications in hydrology, plumbing, and engineering.