outflowed; outflowing; outflows
Definition of outflow
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to flow out
outflow
nounDefinition of outflow (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : a flowing out
the outflow of dollars
2 : something that flows out
outflow of a sewage treatment plant
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The first known use of outflow was before the 12th century
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