Associations to the word «Afflux»

Noun

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Wiktionary

AFFLUX, noun. An upward rush of fluid
AFFLUX, noun. (hydrology) The rise in water level (above normal) on the upstream side of a bridge or obstruction caused when the effective flow area at the obstruction is less than the natural width of the stream immediately upstream of the obstruction.

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