influx

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnflʌks/

noun

  • 1an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things: a massive influx of tourists
  • 2an inflow of water into a river, lake, or the sea: the lakes are fed by influxes of meltwater

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting an inflow of liquid, gas, or light): from late Latin influxus, from influere 'flow in' (see influence)