efflux definition - Dictionary

Dictionary

ef·flux [ é flùks ] (plural ef·flux·es)

noun

Definition:

1. instance or act of flowing out: the act or process of flowing out

2. something that flows out: something that flows out of something else ( formal )

3. passing away of something: the passing away of something, e.g. time ( formal )

[Mid-16th century. < medieval Latin effluxus< Latin efflux-, past participle of effluere (see effluent)]