Efflux

Origin

From Latin effluxus, from effluō ("flow out or away"), from ex ("out of, from") + fluō ("flow").

Full definition of efflux

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.
• I. TaylorIt is then that the devout affections ... are incessantly in efflux.
2. That which has flowed out.the efflux of a boil
• ThomsonPrime cheerer, light! ... Efflux divine.

Synonyms

• (process of flowing out) outflow, effluxion, effluence
• (that which has flowed out) outflow

Verb

1. To run out.
2. To flow forth.
3. (obsolete) To pass away.