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effusion

UK
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
US
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/

Translations

effusionnoun
effusions
pl
UK
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
US
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
déversementSens littéraire ou général, pour un écoulement abondant de liquide ou de matière.
The effusion of lava from the volcano was a spectacular sight.
Le déversement de lave du volcan était un spectacle spectaculaire.
épanchementSens médical.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a pleural effusion after examining the X-ray.
Le médecin a diagnostiqué un épanchement pleural après avoir examiné la radiographie.
effusionSens courant en français, notamment pour une manifestation spontanée de sentiments.
Her letter was filled with effusions of gratitude and affection.
Sa lettre était remplie d'effusions de gratitude et d'affection.
Additional translations
effusionSens scientifique, en physique des gaz.
Synonyms
spillage
release
emission
gush
discharge
flow
outpouring
effusionadjective
more effusion
Comp.
most effusion
Super.
UK
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
US
/ɪˈfjuʒən/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something relating to or caused by an effusion.
Additional translations
effusifTerme technique, surtout en géologie ou en contexte scientifique.

Definitions

effusionnoun
The act of pouring forth or shedding, as in a liquid or other substance.
The effusion of lava from the volcano was a spectacular sight.
An unrestrained expression of emotion or feelings.
Her letter was filled with effusions of gratitude and affection.
A collection of fluid that has escaped from blood vessels or lymphatics into a body cavity or tissue.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a pleural effusion after examining the X-ray.
The process by which a gas escapes through a small opening into a vacuum or less-pressurized space.
Graham studied the effusion of hydrogen to formulate his law of gas diffusion.
effusionadjective
Relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of an effusion.
The patient required immediate drainage of the effusion fluid.
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