Effluences

/ˈɛf.lu.ən.sɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'effluence'; multiple streams or discharges of liquid, energy, or emanations flowing outward.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'effluence,' formed by adding '-es' to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

When biologists describe the multiple 'effluences' of a river delta or the various 'effluences' of an industrial plant, they're using surprisingly poetic language for what might otherwise sound like 'outputs' or 'leaks.'

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