efflux
outward flow, as of water.
something that flows out; effluence.
a passing or lapse of time.
a passing away; expiration; ending.
Origin of efflux
1- Also ef·flux·ion [ih-fluhk-shuhn] /ɪˈflʌk ʃən/ (for defs. 3, 4).
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How to use efflux in a sentence
Some mutate their genes to produce specific efflux proteins that “escort” the trespassing antibiotic molecules out as soon as they enter the cell.
How to Outwit Evolution - Issue 103: Healthy Communication | Lina Zeldovich | July 14, 2021 | NautilusIn efflux of time that rule, become habitual, would be, "No marriage within the local group."
The Secret of the Totem | Andrew LangIn many tribes the meaning of their names, like the meaning of too many phratry names, might be forgotten with efflux of time.
The Secret of the Totem | Andrew Langefflux is that which flows from, and is generally predicated of that which proceeds from below upwards.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love | Emanuel SwedenborgBut these latter personages are partly paid for watching the efflux of time, and no doubt they will do their duty.
Whitman said, 'Happiness is the efflux of soul,' which is exactly true, but it didn't help me until I had experience.
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