outflow — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The process of flowing out.

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2. A fluid that flows out.

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   Examples

   Borg’s home, which he built with his wife and two sons among tall conifers 33 years ago, overlooks the Nipigon River, an outflow from the lake of the same name.

3. Any outward movement.

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4. A stream of gaseous material emanating from an active galactic nucleus.

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5. The part of a system that allows material to flow out.

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6. Something that flows out of a sewage treatment plant.

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Verb

1. To flow outward.

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   • Intransitive

Noun

1. the discharge of a fluid from some container

   Synonyms

   escapeleakleakage

   Broader terms

   dischargeoutpouringrun

   Examples

   they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe

   he had to clean up the leak

2. the process of flowing out

   Synonyms

   effluenceefflux

   Antonyms

   inflow

   Broader terms

   flow

3. a natural flow of ground water

   Synonyms

   springfountainoutpouringnatural spring

   Broader terms

   geological formationformation