inflow

[ in-floh ]

/ ˈɪnˌfloʊ /

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noun

something that flows in; influx.

Nearby words

inflexible, inflexion, inflict, infliction, inflorescence, inflow, influence, influence peddler, influencer, influent, influential

Origin of inflow

First recorded in 1645–55; in-¹ + flow

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Examples from the Web for inflow

If the pools lose their inflow of circulating cooling water, the water in the pools will evaporate.
The Japan Nuke Problem No One's Talking About|Sharon Begley|March 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Iraq is now beginning to see an inflow of investment capital that is likely to grow.
Is Iraq Shifting to Iran?|Gary Sick|November 16, 2009|DAILY BEAST
At the gap the ground was high, so that at ordinary tides there was small outflow and inflow.
The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage|Charles G. D. Roberts
If the inflow should now stop, the surface would subside to a general level.
Essentials of Economic Theory|John Bates Clark

He got it down about four feet and then had to stop, on account of inflow.
Two Little Savages|Ernest Thompson Seton
By pressing against the injured part it checked the inflow of water.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Open our hearts just now for the inflow of the divine Love in order that we may pass it on to others today.
The Optimist's Good Morning|Florence Hobart Perin

British Dictionary definitions for inflow

inflow

/ (ˈɪnˌfləʊ) /

noun

something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in

the amount or rate of flowing in

Also called: inflowing the act of flowing in; influx

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inflow

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for inflow

inflow

noun