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inflow

[ in-floh ]
/ ˈɪnˌfloʊ /
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noun

something that flows in; influx.

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Origin of inflow

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

Words nearby inflow

inflexible, inflict, infliction, in-flight, inflorescence, inflow, influence, influence peddler, influencer, influent, influential
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Words related to inflow

arrival, introduction, invasion, incursion, entrance, inundation, penetration, convergence, inrush, inpouring, coming in

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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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