efflux

/ˈɛflʌks/

Definitions

1. noun

a flow or movement out of a container, system, or place

“The efflux of water from the burst pipe caused significant damage.”

2. noun

the act of flowing or escaping from a container or system

“The scientist studied the efflux of gas from the newly designed engine.”

3. verb

to flow or escape from a container or system

“The liquid effluxed from the cracked bottle.”

Synonyms

  • discharge
  • exodus
  • flow
  • leak

Antonyms

  • inflow
  • influx