udløb

Udløb is a Danish noun meaning the act of flowing out or the place where something exits a system, i.e., an outflow or outlet. The term is used across several domains to denote the direction and point of discharge.

In hydrology and geography, udløb refers to where water leaves a body such as a lake, reservoir, or drainage basin, and to the mouth of a river where it enters another waterbody or the sea. It is the point at which the internal water balance is released to the surrounding environment. The concept is also used for artificial channels and drainage networks, where an udløb marks where treated water or stormwater is discharged into a receiving watercourse or coastal area.

In engineering and environmental management, udløb covers outfalls for wastewater, industrial effluents, and other discharges. Such discharge points are typically subject to regulatory requirements, monitoring, and permits to manage impacts on water quality and ecosystems. Distinctions are often made between natural outflows and engineered discharge facilities.

In biology and medicine, udløb can describe any discharge or secretion from a body or from a wound or cavity. The exact meaning depends on context, and it is usually specified by additional description (for example, wound discharge or nasal discharge).

Overall, udløb emphasizes the outward movement from a system and is commonly found in Danish texts related to hydrology, civil and environmental engineering, and medical contexts.