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Influx \In"flux`\, n. [L. influxus, fr. influere, influxum, to
flow in: cf. F. influx. See {Influent}.]
1. The act of flowing in; as, an influx of light.
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2. A coming in; infusion; intromission; introduction;
importation in abundance; also, that which flows or comes
in; as, a great influx of goods into a country, or an
influx of gold and silver.
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The influx of food into the Celtic region, however,
was far from keeping pace with the influx of
consumers. --Macaulau.
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The general influx of Greek into modern languages.
--Earle.
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3. Influence; power. [Obs.] --Sir M. Hale.
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