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efflux

Pronunciation: /ˈɛflʌks/

Definition of efflux

noun

[mass noun] technical
  • the flowing out of a substance or particle: the same active efflux of sodium from the cytoplasm to the external medium
  • material that is flowing out: the routing for the jet efflux also needs to be considered

Origin:

mid 16th century: from medieval Latin effluxus, from effluere 'flow out'

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Definition of efflux in the US English dictionary