efflux

noun
UK: /ˈeflʌks/
US: /ˈeflʌks/

  1. The flowing out of something, especially a liquid or gas.

    1. The efflux of water was quite strong from the broken pipe.
    2. The chemical plant was fined due to the illegal efflux of pollutants into the river.

  2. The process of something gradually leaving a place or situation.

    1. There was a steady efflux of people from the concert after the main act.
    2. The country saw a significant efflux of capital after the new tax laws were implemented.

Synonyms

discharge effusion emission egress outflow

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "efflux" in English means: The flowing out of something, especially a liquid or gas., The process of something gradually leaving a place or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "efflux" is /ˈeflʌks/ in British English and /ˈeflʌks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "efflux": discharge, effusion, emission, egress, outflow.

Example usage of "efflux": "The efflux of water was quite strong from the broken pipe.". More examples on the page.