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ef·fu·sion
 effusion
- pronunciation:
- ih
fyu
zh
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a pouring or flowing out, or the fluid that does so.
Effusion of these chemicals into the river has got to be stopped.- similar words:
- flow, issue, leak, outpouring
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| definition 2: |
a great outpouring of feelings or thoughts, as in speech or writing.
I was quite taken aback by this effusion of praise. |
| related words: |
flow, gush, outburst |
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