About The Word Effusion
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Effusion
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What's The Definition Of Effusion?
[n] flow under pressure
[n] an unrestrained expression of emotion Synonyms | Synonyms for Effusion: gush | outburst Related Terms | Find terms related to Effusion: See Also | acting out | cry | expression | flood | manifestation | outpouring | overflow | reflection | reflexion Effusion In Webster's Dictionary \Ef*fu"sion\, n. [L. effusio: cf. F. effusion.]
1. The act of pouring out; as, effusion of water, of blood,
of grace, of words, and the like.
To save the effusion of my people's blood. --Dryden.
2. That which is poured out, literally or figuratively.
Wash me with that precious effusion, and I shall be
whiter than sow. --Eikon
Basilike.
The light effusions of a heedless boy. --Byron.
3. (Pathol.)
(a) The escape of a fluid out of its natural vessel,
either by rupture of the vessel, or by exudation
through its walls. It may pass into the substance of
an organ, or issue upon a free surface.
(b) The liquid escaping or exuded.
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