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efflux
UK
/ˈiː.flʌks/
US
/ˈiː.flʌks/
Translations
effluxes
pl
The efflux of water from the tank was slow.
Выход воды из бака был медленным.
The efflux of talent from the company was concerning.
Отток талантов из компании вызывал беспокойство.
Additional translations
effluxed
Past Simple
effluxed
Past Participle
effluxing
Gerund
UK
/ˈiː.flʌks/
US
/ˈiː.flʌks/
Rare, chiefly scientific/literary: intransitive ‘to flow out’; transitive ‘to cause to flow out’
Used attributively before a noun to denote outward flow (e.g. ‘efflux pumps’)
Definitions
The efflux of water from the dam was carefully monitored to prevent flooding.
The efflux from the chemical plant was treated to remove harmful contaminants before being released into the river.
With the efflux of years, the old building began to show signs of wear and tear.
Calcium ions efflux from the neuron during repolarisation.
Efflux pumps in bacteria can expel multiple antibiotics.