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- Dictionaryeffusion/ɪˈfjuːʒn/
noun
- 1. an instance of giving off something such as a liquid or gas: "a massive effusion of poisonous gas" Similar
- 2. an act of talking or writing in an unrestrained or heartfelt way: "literary effusions" Similar
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a (1) : the escape of a fluid from anatomical vessels by rupture or exudation. (2) : the flow of a gas through an aperture whose diameter is small as compared with the distance between the molecules of the gas. b. : the fluid that escapes.
a sudden and uncontrolled expression of strong emotion: effusion of They were welcomed with effusions of joy wherever they went. effusion of The effusion of patriotic expression after the Sept. 11 attacks cut across class lines. Fewer examples.
noun. the act of effusing or pouring forth. something that is effused. an unrestrained expression, as of feelings: poetic effusions. Pathology. the escape of a fluid from its natural vessels into a body cavity. the fluid that escapes.
The collection of fluid in an abnormal site, as in a pleural effusion, a pericardial effusion or a joint effusion.
noun. 1. an unrestrained outpouring in speech or words. 2. the act or process of being poured out. 3. something that is poured out. 4. the flow of a gas through a small aperture under pressure, esp when the density is such that the mean distance between molecules is large compared to the diameter of the aperture.
a sudden and uncontrolled expression of strong emotion: effusion of They were welcomed with effusions of joy wherever they went. effusion of The effusion of patriotic expression after the Sept. 11 attacks cut across class lines. Fewer examples.
1. an unrestrained outpouring in speech or words. 2. the act or process of being poured out. 3. something that is poured out. 4. (General Physics) the flow of a gas through a small aperture under pressure, esp when the density is such that the mean distance between molecules is large compared to the diameter of the aperture. 5. (Medicine) med.
Definition of effusion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
An effusion is an explosion of something, usually words, ideas, or emotions. A popular singer might inspire an effusion of cheers from her devoted fans. Mozart is known for the effusion of notes he could produce at a moment's notice — and all without erasing.
Effusion definition: . See examples of EFFUSION used in a sentence.
