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Effusion

Effusion Meaning & Definition
Effusion Definition And Meaning

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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