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effusion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/
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Definition of effusion

noun

  • 1an instance of giving off something such as a liquid or gas:a massive effusion of poisonous gas [mass noun]:he studied the rates of effusion of gases
  • Medicine an escape of fluid into a body cavity: middle ear effusions
  • 2an 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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