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effusion

Syllabification: (ef·fu·sion)
Pronunciation: /iˈfyo͞oZHən/

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Definition of effusion

noun

  • an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell:a massive effusion of poisonous gas
  • Medicine an escape of fluid into a body cavity.
  • an act of talking or writing in an unrestrained or heartfelt way:literary effusions

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin effusio(n-), from effundere 'pour out' (see effuse)

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