outflow

American  

[out-floh] / ˈaʊtˌfloʊ /

noun

1. the act of flowing flow out.

   We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.

2. something that flows out.

   to measure the outflow in gallons per minute.

3. any outward movement.

   the annual outflow of tourists.

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outflow British  

/ ˈaʊtˌfləʊ /

noun

1. anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc

2. the amount that flows out

3. the act or process of flowing out

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Etymology

Origin of outflow

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

Example Sentences

“We want to reduce our net outflow of migrants and hold on to the Californians that we got, especially the ones that were that were raised in California schools,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Together, these colors illustrate how a star's final outflow becomes the raw material for future worlds, adding to Webb's growing contributions to our understanding of how planets form.

From Science Daily

Their findings show that a jet launched by the galaxy's central black hole is driving a large-scale gas outflow that is strong enough to influence the galaxy's future star formation.

From Science Daily

In the wake of the crisis, new rules required banks to hold more capital against loan losses and cash to handle funding outflows, which constrained their lending.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sheer power of the outflow is staggering.

From Science Daily

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