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afflux
Word definitions for afflux in dictionaries
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 an upward rush of fluid 2 (context hydrology English) The rise in water level (above normal) on the upstream side of a bridge or obstruction caused when the effective flow area at the obstruction is less than the natural width of the stream immediately ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Afflux \Af"flux`\, n. [L. affluxum, p. p. of affluere: cf. F. afflux. See Affluence .] A flowing towards; that which flows to; as, an afflux of blood to the head.
Usage examples of afflux.
There are days and pages when George Sand, under the afflux of physical life, is pagan.
Excellent in cases of sudden syncope or fainting, such as sometimes require the opening of windows, the dashing on of cold water, the cutting of stays, perhaps, with a scene of more or less tumultuous perturbation and afflux of clamorous womanhood.
Now and again we chanced upon a hamlet which the hurricane had passed by almost completely, full to overflowing with the afflux of neighbouring populations.
Excellent in cases of sudden syncope or fainting, such as sometimes require the opening of windows, the dashing on of cold water, the cutting of stays, perhaps, with a scene of more or less tumultuous perturbation and afflux of clamorous womanhood.