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efflux

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/ˈɛflʌks/ · ef-flux

The act of flowing out or the process of something moving away from a particular point.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of flowing out or the process of something moving away from a particular point.

کسی چیز کے ایک خاص نقطے سے باہر جانے کا عمل یا رو.

اخراج

ikhraaj

Synonyms

outflowdischargeemissionبہاؤاخراجنکل

Antonyms

influxintakearrivalداخلہانورآمد

Common Collocations

  • efflux of water
  • efflux of air
  • efflux in biological systems

Example Sentences

The efflux of water from the reservoir is essential for irrigation.

پانی کا اخراج ذخیرہ سے زراعت کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Pani ka ikhraaj zakhira se zarat ke liye zaroori hai.

In many chemical processes, the efflux of gases must be controlled.

بہت سے کیمیائی عملوں میں، گیسوں کا اخراج کنٹرول کیا جانا چاہیے۔

Bohat se keemiyai amaloon mein, gases ka ikhraaj control kiya jana chahiye.

The efflux of information through digital channels has changed communication.

ڈیجیٹل چینلز کے ذریعے معلومات کا اخراج مواصلات کو تبدیل کر دیا ہے۔

Digital channels ke zariye maloomat ka ikhraaj mawaslat ko tabdeel kar diya hai.

Easily Confused With

influx:Influx refers to the arrival or entry of something, while efflux denotes the act of flowing out.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'efflux' like the effluent that flows out of a pipe.

Imagine a river flowing out of a reservoir.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "effluxus" — flowing out

First known use: 16th century

The term 'efflux' originated from Latin, combining 'ex' meaning 'out' and 'fluere' meaning 'to flow'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the act of flowing out.