effluence

[ ef-loo-uhns ]

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noun

the action or process of flowing out; efflux.
something that flows out; emanation.

Origin of effluence

1595–1605; <Latin efflu- outflow (ef-ef- + flu- flow) + -ence

Other words from effluence

su·per·ef·flu·ence, noun

Words that may be confused with effluence

affluence, effluence , influence

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How to use effluence in a sentence

Sight is caused by effluences of the fire and water of the eyes meeting similar effluences from external objects.
A Critical History of Greek Philosophy | W. T. Stace
Throughout, God is the cause of all knowledge as well as of being, for these effluences are but an expression of God's activity.
Philo-Judaeus of Alexandria | Norman Bentwich
This John promised; but subtle effluences are subtle influences.
There and Back | George MacDonald

British Dictionary definitions for effluence

effluence

efflux (ˈɛflʌks)

/ (ˈɛflʊəns) /

noun

the act or process of flowing out
something that flows out

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