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inrush

American  
[in-ruhsh] / ˈɪnˌrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a rushing or pouring in.

inrush British  
/ ˈɪnˌrʌʃ /

noun

  1. a sudden usually overwhelming inward flow or rush; influx

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Origin of inrush

First recorded in 1810–20; in- 1 + rush 1

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