1. (n.) The act or process of flowing out, or issuing forth; effusion; outflow; as, the efflux of matter from an ulcer; the efflux of men's piety.

2. (n.) That which flows out; emanation; effluence.

3. (v. i.) To run out; to flow forth; to pass away.

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