Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
effusion
noun
/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
Definition
The act of pouring out or a process in which a liquid or gas escapes from one container to another.
Examples
- The doctor noted the effusion in the patient’s knee joint.
- The effusion of feelings during the speech made many audience members emotional.
Meaning
Effusion refers to the release or escape of a substance, often used in medical contexts to describe the accumulation of fluid in a body cavity. It can also signify emotional expression.
Synonyms
- discharge
- outpouring
- release
- spillage
