outflow

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de escoar, sair ou fluir algo para fora (líquido, gás, dinheiro) ou a quantidade que escoa.

A noun referring to the act or process of something flowing out, such as a liquid, gas, or money, or the amount that flows out.

1. Discharge of a fluidB2formal

   The release or escape of a liquid or gas from a container or enclosed space.

   Vazamento

   • The outflow of water from the damaged pipe flooded the basement.
   • Engineers monitored the outflow of gas from the tank.
   • The outflow of oil caused an environmental disaster.

   Sinônimosdischargeeffluxeffusionemissionescapeleakageoutpouring

   Antônimosinflowinfluxingressintake

2. Process of flowing outB2formal

   The act or process of something moving outward from a source.

   Fluxo de saída

   • The outflow of lava from the volcano was slow but steady.
   • The outflow of air from the balloon made a whistling sound.
   • The outflow of funds from the company raised concerns.

   Sinônimosdischargeeffluenceeffluxegressemanationescapeoutpouring

   Antônimosinflowinfluxinpour

3. Natural groundwater flowC1formal

   A natural discharge of water from underground sources, such as a spring or seep.

   Descarga natural de água subterrânea

   • The spring's outflow provided fresh water to the village.
   • Geologists studied the outflow of groundwater into the river.
   • The outflow from the aquifer supports the local ecosystem.

   Sinônimosdischargeeffluxemanationoutpouringseepage