outflow

[ out-floh ]

/ ˈaʊtˌfloʊ /

the act of flowing out: We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.

something that flows out: to measure the outflow in gallons per minute.

any outward movement: the annual outflow of tourists.

Origin of outflow

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

I was really surprised by the outflow of people who emailed and texted and stuff.

Is Elisabeth Moss the One 'True Detective' Loves? She Doesn't Deny It. |Melissa Leon |August 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
When these crystals are warmed, the detent is lifted, and an outflow of light immediately begins.

Fragments of science, V. 1-2 |John Tyndall
The Malutis consist of beds of sandstone and shale, overlaid by an outflow of igneous rock from two to five thousand feet thick.

Impressions of South Africa |James Bryce
At the time of my visit this outflow was very considerable, and in the rainy season it must be much greater.

Archeological Expedition to Arizona in 1895 |Jesse Walter Fewkes

She bent her whole mind upon imparting to him the outflow of her vitality.

The Following of the Star |Florence L. Barclay
Not one wave, but several, of this outflow of colonists struck New Zealand.

Problems of the Pacific |Frank Fox

outflow

/ (ˈaʊtˌfləʊ) /

anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc

the amount that flows out

the act or process of flowing out