irrumation

/əˈrʊmeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden or violent gush of a fluid, especially blood, from a wound

“The doctor examined the patient’s wound to determine the cause of the irrumation.”

2. noun

a gushing or overflowing, especially of a fluid

“The irrumation of water from the broken pipe caused significant damage to the property.”

3. noun

an outflow or efflux, especially of a fluid or gas

“The irrumation of air from the balloon caused it to lose its shape.”

Synonyms

  • eruption
  • gush
  • outflow

Antonyms

  • inflow
  • influx