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Webster 1913 Edition
Effusion
Ef-fu′sion
,Noun.
[L.
effusio
: cf. F. effusion
.] 1.
The act of pouring out;
as,
. effusion
of water, of blood, of grace, of words, and the likeTo save the
effusion
of my people’s blood. Dryden.
2.
That which is poured out, literally or figuratively.
Wash me with that precious
effusion
, and I shall be whiter than sow. Eikon Basilike.
The light
effusions
of a heedless boy. Byron.
3.
(Pathol.)
(a)
The escape of a fluid out of its natural vessel, either by rupture of the vessel, or by exudation through its walls. It may pass into the substance of an organ, or issue upon a free surface.
(b)
The liquid escaping or exuded.
Webster 1828 Edition
Effusion
EFFU'SION
,Noun.
1.
The act of pouring out; a shedding or spilling; waste; as the effusion of blood.2.
The pouring out of words.3.
The act of pouring out or bestowing divine influence; as the effusions of the Holy Spirit; effusions of grade.4.
That which is poured out.Wash me with that precious effusion, and I shall be whiter than snow.
5.
Liberal donation. [Not used.]Definition 2024
effusion
effusion
English
Noun
effusion (plural effusions)
- a liquid outpouring.
- (by extension) a speech or emotion outpouring.
- 1930; George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby; Animal Crackers, Paramount Pictures
- Captain Spaulding: My friends, I am highly gratified by this magnificent display of effusion...
- 1930; George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby; Animal Crackers, Paramount Pictures
- (medicine) the seeping of fluid into a body cavity; the fluid itself
Translations
outpouring of liquid
outpouring of speech or emotion
French
Etymology
From Middle French effusion, a borrowing from Latin effusio, effusionem.
Noun
effusion f (plural effusions)