Outflow

usgb/ˈaʊtfləʊ/
noun

The act or process of flowing out.

The pipe burst, causing a massive outflow of water into the basement.
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Physical Movement

Used to describe liquids, gases, or light physically moving away from something.

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Following the explosion, there was a continuous outflow of smoke.
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Emergency Situations

Often appears in contexts involving accidents or natural disasters.

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Emergency services worked hard to control the outflow of oil from the damaged tanker.
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