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defluent

adjective
def·​lu·​ent | \ ˈdeˌflüənt, ˈdefləwənt\

Definition of defluent

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: flowing down : decurrent

defluent

noun
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plural -s

Definition of defluent (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that flows down (as from a lake or icecap)

History and Etymology for defluent

Adjective

Latin defluent-, defluens, present participle of defluere to flow down, from de- + fluere to flow

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