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outflowing

outflowing

5.6
Moving outward in a steady stream from a source like water or gas
  • adjective
  • /ˈaʊtˌfloʊɪŋ/
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  • Convection currents powered by the outflowing heat would stir this primordial stew.

Examples

  • Newly forming stars produce a vast outflowing of hot gas called stellar winds.

  • The river had an outflowing current that carried leaves downstream.

  • The third and fourth screens were washed until the outflowing water was clear.

    Academic text (2015)
  • To dwell within the outflowing energies of God is to participate in the work of God.

    Blog text (2)
  • As the clock struck midnight, an outflowing stream of fireworks lit up the sky.

  • The outflowing water from the melting glacier created a beautiful cascade.

Synonyms

gushing
vsoutflowing
4.1

Flowing out quickly and in large amounts

is continuous outward movement rather than a burst
jetting
vsoutflowing
5.2

A liquid that shoots out in a strong narrow stream

is continuous outward movement rather than violent propulsion
to spurting
vsoutflowing
3.9

To force liquid out quickly in a narrow stream, like blood or water

is continuous outward movement rather than sudden brief bursts

Antonyms

4.3

Liquid or gas that moves into a space

How Strong

gushing
4.1
outflowing
5.6
flowing
1 3.7
oozing
4.5

Surface Forms

outflowing positive

Morphology

outflowing = outflow (transparent) = out + flow + ing

Formed by adding the productive participial suffix '-ing' to the verb 'outflow', producing the straightforward meaning 'flowing outward'.

Etymology

Outflowing comes from two simple parts: out, meaning 'away', and flow, meaning 'to move like water'. So something outflowing is moving away from its source in a steady stream.