outflux

American  

[out-fluhks] / ˈaʊtˌflʌks /

noun

1. the act of flowing out; outflow (opposed to influx).

2. a place of flowing out; outlet.

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Etymology

Origin of outflux

First recorded in 1730–40; out- + flux

Example Sentences

In addition, the CO2 outflux remained relatively low for the entire duration of the ice age.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

At this point, the calcium ion channels close and K+ channels open, allowing outflux of K+ and resulting in repolarization.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The action potential for the conductive cells consists of a prepotential phase with a slow influx of Na+ followed by a rapid influx of Ca2+ and outflux of K+.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

He finds the current outflux of young business people "very positive, because most of these people will end up working for American companies and will be able to make those companies more successful and globalized."

From Time Magazine Archive