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Vocabulary Entry
efflux
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of flowing out; an exit or outflow.
Example Sentences
"The efflux of water from the reservoir was carefully monitored."
"The efflux of air from the balloon caused it to slowly deflate."
"Regulations are in place to control the efflux of hazardous materials into the environment."
V
verb
To flow out; to discharge or emit.
Example Sentences
"The chemicals began to efflux from the container when it was damaged."
"He watched as the water effluxed from the pipe."
"The factory was fined for effluxing pollutants into the river."