inflow

[in-floh]

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noun

something that flows in; influx.

Origin of inflow

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

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Related Words for inflow

arrival, introduction, invasion, incursion, inflow, entrance, inundation, penetration, convergence, inrush

Examples from the Web for inflow

Contemporary Examples of 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
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

Historical Examples of inflow

This must be immediately closed to stop the inflow of water.
Harper's Young People, September 21, 1880
Various
This gives rise to an outflow as well as an inflow of migrants.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 6, 1921
Various
It was only the inflow of the tide; and to escape from it would be easy enough.
The Boy Slaves
Mayne Reid
By pressing against the injured part it checked the inflow of water.
The Giant of the North
R.M. Ballantyne
In this attitude, and with trembling heart, I watched the inflow of the tide.
The Boy Tar
Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for inflow

inflow

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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Word Origin and History for inflow

1839, from in + flow (n.).