influx
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| —n | |
| 1. | the arrival or entry of many people or things |
| 2. | the act of flowing in; inflow |
| 3. | the mouth of a stream or river |
| [C17: from Late Latin influxus, from influere; see | |
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influx
1626, from L.L. influxus "a flowing in," from influere "to flow in" (see influence). Originally of rivers, air, light, spiritual light, etc.; used of people from 1652.
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Example sentences
Warmer waters could also alter the flow of ocean currents and initiate an influx of cooler water in certain areas.
Another identifies the influx of calcium into the brain cells.
But it fascinates me that some people react to this influx of amateur writers by drawing up defensive cordons.
The influx of fresh vegetables would help combat obesity.
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