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View synonyms for inflow

inflow

[ in-floh ]

noun

  1. something that flows in; influx.


inflow

/ ˈɪnˌfləʊ /

noun

  1. something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in
  2. the amount or rate of flowing in
  3. Also calledinflowing the act of flowing in; influx


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inflow1

First recorded in 1645–55; in- 1 + flow

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Example Sentences

If the pools lose their inflow of circulating cooling water, the water in the pools will evaporate.

Iraq is now beginning to see an inflow of investment capital that is likely to grow.

Exercises to strengthen muscles, promote complete expansion, regulate inflow and outflow of air, etc.

With that cool, fragrant inflow of air they breathed freely.

The cablegrams came first—bundles of them from every corner of the world—then the letters, a steady inflow.

The train at this point goes upon a monster ferry that carries it over the swift inflow of the Sacramento river.

It depended for its very life on a steady inflow of food from outside sources.

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inflorescenceinfluence