interflow

/ˌɪntərˈfləʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A flow of water between two bodies of water, such as a lake and a river.

“The interflow between the lake and the river helped to maintain a stable water level during the dry season.”

2. verb

To flow between two bodies of water, or to move from one body of water into another.

“The water interflows from the lake into the river during the spring melt.”

3. verb

To flow or pass from one place to another, especially through or over something.

“The water interflows through the dam and into the reservoir.”

Synonyms

  • interchange
  • intermingling

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • separation