effusion

Noun
Synonyms: gushoutburstblowupebullition

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. an unrestrained expression of emotionSynonyms: gushoutburstblowupebullition
  2. flow under pressure
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Effusion \Ef*fu"sion\, n. [L. effusio: cf. F. effusion.]

1.The act of pouring out; as, effusion of water, of blood, of grace, of words, and the like. [1913 Webster]

To save the effusion of my people's blood.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]

2.That which is poured out, literally or figuratively. [1913 Webster]

Wash me with that precious effusion, and I shall be whiter than sow.— Eikon Basilike.[1913 Webster]
The light effusions of a heedless boy.— Byron.[1913 Webster]

3.(Pathol.) (a) The escape of a fluid out of its natural vessel, either by rupture of the vessel, or by exudation through its walls. It may pass into the substance of an organ, or issue upon a free surface. (b) The liquid escaping or exuded. [1913 Webster]

Advertisement