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- Dictionaryef·fu·sion/əˈfyo͞oZH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell: "a massive effusion of poisonous gas" 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.
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.
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.
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.
effusion. noun. /ɪˈfjuːʒn/ [countable, uncountable] (specialist) something, especially a liquid or gas, that flows out of somebody/something; the act of flowing out. Want to learn more?
What does the noun effusion mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun effusion, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. effusion has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Christianity (mid 1500s) pathology (mid 1700s) physics (1850s) Entry status.
If someone expresses their emotions or ideas with effusion, they express them with more enthusiasm and for longer than is usual or expected. [...]
