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effluence


ef·flu·ence

noun \ˈe-ˌflü-ən(t)s; e-ˈflü-, ə-ˈ\

Definition of EFFLUENCE

1
: something that flows out
2
: an action or process of flowing out

First Known Use of EFFLUENCE

1603

Rhymes with EFFLUENCE

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