outflow

[ out-floh ]

noun

1. the act of flowing flow out:

   We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.

2. something that flows out:

   to measure the outflow in gallons per minute.

3. any outward movement:

   the annual outflow of tourists.

outflow

/ ˈaʊtˌfləʊ /

noun

1. anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc
2. the amount that flows out
3. the act or process of flowing out

Word History and Origins

Origin of outflow¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

Example Sentences

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s high resolution, near-infrared look at Herbig-Haro 211 reveals exquisite detail of the outflow of a young star, an infantile analogue of our Sun.

From Salon

“During September, Reclamation and DWR implemented both required Fall X2 outflow provisions and additional voluntary measures to improve Delta smelt habitat in Suisun Marsh and will now off-ramp the flow requirement in October,” Knecht said in an email to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Moyes, who lives in Lochcarron, told BBC News locals had seen blood-tainted water coming from the outflow pipe on Kilmallie road, near Caol beach, and shared pictures to social media.

From BBC

PyroCb possible later this PM, with lightning/outflow & downdraft winds as hazards.

From Los Angeles Times

Outflow winds from pyrocumulonimbus clouds — thunderstorms that form above sources of intense heat, such as wildfires — were pushing the flames around, the weather service said in a post on the social platform X.

From Los Angeles Times

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