outflux
- noun
- /ˈaʊtˌflʌks/
- Scientists measured the outflux of gases from the volcano during the eruption.
Examples
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The outflux of people from the city increased after the new policy was announced.
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A sudden outflux of capital can destabilize a country's economy.
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The outflux of water from the dam was significant.
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There was a noticeable outflux of residents from the city.
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There has been a significant outflux of people from the city in search of better job opportunities.
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The outflux of residents from the flooded area has caused many schools to shut down temporarily.
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Environmental changes have resulted in an unusual outflux of wildlife from the national park.
Synonyms
Movement of water, gas or money out of a place
Forcing something out by pressing it
A flow of something out of a place, like water or chemicals
A sudden large flow of feelings or help from many people
Antonyms
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Etymology
The word outflux is made of out and flux, where flux means 'flow' and appears in words like influx and fluid. So an outflux is a flow that moves 'out' of a place, for example people leaving a city.