outflow

/ˈaʊtˌfloʊ/
/ˈaʊtfləʊ/
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Other forms: outflows

Definitions of outflow
  1. noun
    the process of flowing out
    synonyms: effluence, efflux
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    antonyms:
    inflow
    the process of flowing in
    type of:
    flow
    any uninterrupted stream or discharge
  2. noun
    the discharge of a fluid from some container
    synonyms: escape, leak, leakage
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    type of:
    discharge, outpouring, run
    the pouring forth of a fluid
  3. noun
    a natural flow of ground water
    synonyms: fountain, natural spring, outpouring, spring
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    types:
    Fountain of Youth
    a fountain described in folk tales as able to make people young again
    geyser
    a spring that discharges hot water and steam
    hot spring, thermal spring
    a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or above
    type of:
    formation, geological formation
    (geology) the geological features of the earth
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