English Explanatory Dictionary

efflux

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of flowing out.
  2. Something which has flowed out.
verb
  1. To run out; to flow forth.
  2. To pass away.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛflʌks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-efflux.wav

Word forms

efflux effluxes effluxing effluxed

Etymology

From Latin effluxus, from effluō (“flow out or away”), from ex (“out of, from”) + fluō (“flow”). See also effluxion.

Synonyms

outflow effluxion effluence

Antonyms

influx

Derived words

effluxome radioefflux
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