Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
influent
noun
/ˈɪn.flu.ənt/
Definition
A stream or flow of water that is moving into a larger body of water.
Examples
- The influent stream added to the lake’s water levels during the rainy season.
- We followed the influent that led us toward the main river.
- The influent from the hills carried many nutrients into the pond.
Meaning
Influent refers specifically to a body of water that flows towards and contributes to another, typically larger body of water, such as a river or lake.
Synonyms
- inflow
- incoming flow
- tributary
