inflow
Americannoun
noun
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something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in
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the amount or rate of flowing in
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Also called: inflowing. the act of flowing in; influx
Etymology
Origin of inflow
Example Sentences
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Longer-term fixes would have to address what makes the Reflecting Pool so ideal for algae, such as its depth, darker color and inflow of nitrogen and phosphorus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
These ETFs combined posted an inflow of just $5.6 million at this time last week, according to Coinglass data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"The quality of the glass is quite poor when it comes to remanufacturing bottles, and businesses desperately need that inflow of material," he said.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond, another popular T-bill ETF, saw $11.4 billion in inflow early April on a 25-day rolling basis, its best inflow on record.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
The barrage regulated the inflow of salt water from the backwaters that opened into the Arabian Sea.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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