ef·flux
ef·flux/ˈeˌfləks/
noun
the flowing out of a particular substance or particle.
"the same active efflux of sodium from the cytoplasm to the external medium"
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The meaning of EFFLUX is something given off in or as if in a stream. How to use efflux in a sentence.
noun · outward flow, as of water. · something that flows out; effluence. · a passing or lapse of time. · a passing away; expiration; ending.
efflux in American English · 1. outward flow, as of water · 2. something that flows out; effluence · 3. a passing or lapse of time.
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the process of flowing out. synonyms: effluence, outflow. see moresee less. antonyms: inflow, influx. the process of flowing in. type of: flow.
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Efflux pump
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An efflux pump is an active transporter in cells that moves out unwanted material. Efflux pumps are an important component in bacteria in their ability to remove antibiotics. Wikipedia
Verb edit · (intransitive) To run out; to flow forth. · (intransitive, obsolete) To pass away.
Efflux is the process in which bacteria transport compounds outside the cell which are potentially toxic, such as drugs or chemicals or compounds.
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A thing that flows out; outflow; emanation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
efflux is formed within English, by conversion. Etymons: efflux n. See etymology ...
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Efflux (microbiology), a mechanism responsible for moving compounds out of cells; e-flux, a publishing platform and archive. See also ...
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May 28, 2017 · Efflux is defined as the rate at which a liquid flows out of a system. Depending upon the type of liquid, the efflux time varies.