Definition of "efflux" in английский

noun

1. The process of flowing out.

   • We all age through the efflux of time.
   • The efflux of matter from a boil can be painful.
   • 1988, Elizabeth Sagey, Degree of closure in complex segments, Norval Smith, Harry van der Hulst (editors), Features, Segmental Structure and Harmony Processes, Part 1, Linguistic Models 12a, page 176, The remaining effluxes are pronounced without audible velar release.

2. Something which has flowed out.

   • the efflux of a boil

verb

1. (intransitive) To run out; to flow forth.

2. (intransitive, obsolete) To pass away.