out·flow
ˈau̇t-ˌflō 
1
: a flowing out
the outflow of dollars
2
: something that flows out
outflow of a sewage treatment plant
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Examples of outflow in a Sentence
Noun
We joined the outflow of fans from the stadium after the game.
The vents provide improved outflow of air.
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
Star potential Stellar feedback, which is all the radiation, particle winds, and other materials that stars blast into the interstellar medium, is what forms outflows as huge as that in NGC 4383.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024
Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Recent research by Chamba and colleagues has also shed light on the role that supernovas might play in the dispersion of gas within a galaxy — where 'stellar feedback' can influence the inflows and outflows of gas in a galaxy which either supports or negates star formation.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Between the lines: The maps show intriguing differences between these states' population outflows.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
Star potential Stellar feedback, which is all the radiation, particle winds, and other materials that stars blast into the interstellar medium, is what forms outflows as huge as that in NGC 4383.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024
Noun
In our roles, we're entrusted not just with managing the inflows and outflows of capital but with ensuring that each rupee, dollar or euro invested generates a return commensurate with its cost.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Recent research by Chamba and colleagues has also shed light on the role that supernovas might play in the dispersion of gas within a galaxy — where 'stellar feedback' can influence the inflows and outflows of gas in a galaxy which either supports or negates star formation.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Outflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outflow. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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