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influx

in·flux [ ín flùks ] (plural in·flux·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. arrival in large numbers: a sudden arrival of a large number of people or things
dealing with the influx of tourists into the city

2. inflow: a flowing in, especially of a stream or river

[Late 16th century. < late Latin influxus< past participle of Latin influere (see influence)]
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