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downstream


down·stream

adv or adj \ˈdan-ˈstrēm\

Definition of DOWNSTREAM

1
: in the direction of or nearer to the mouth of a stream
2
: in or toward the latter stages of a usually industrial process or the stages (as marketing) after manufacture

First Known Use of DOWNSTREAM

1706

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