What does outflow mean?
Outflow means The process of flowing out..
Outflow
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The process of flowing out..
Definitions by Sense
- The process of flowing out.
- A fluid that flows out.
- Any outward movement.
- (astronomy) A stream of gaseous material emanating from an active galactic nucleus.
- The part of a system that allows material to flow out.
- (sewage) Something that flows out of a sewage treatment plant.
- (intransitive) To flow outward.
Example Sentences
Borg’s home, which he built with his wife and two sons among tall conifers 33 years ago, overlooks the Nipigon River, an outflow from the lake of the same name.
Synonyms for outflow
Antonyms for outflow
Related Words
Word Forms
- outflows
- outflowing
- outflowed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outflow?
Common synonyms include effluence, efflux, effluxion, spring.
What is the opposite of outflow?
Possible antonyms include inflow, influx.
How do you use outflow in a sentence?
Borg’s home, which he built with his wife and two sons among tall conifers 33 years ago, overlooks the Nipigon River, an outflow from the lake of the same name.
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