outflow

/ˌaʊtˈfloʊ/

/ˈaʊtfləʊ/

Other forms: outflows

Definitions of outflow

1. noun

   the process of flowing out
   synonyms: effluence, efflux

   antonyms:

   inflow

   the process of flowing in

   type of:

   flow

   any uninterrupted stream or discharge
2. noun

   the discharge of a fluid from some container
   synonyms: escape, leak, leakage

   type of:

   discharge, outpouring, run

   the pouring forth of a fluid
3. noun

   a natural flow of ground water
   synonyms: fountain, natural spring, outpouring, spring

   types:

   Fountain of Youth

   a fountain described in folk tales as able to make people young again

   geyser

   a spring that discharges hot water and steam

   hot spring, thermal spring

   a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or above

   type of:

   formation, geological formation

   (geology) the geological features of the earth