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refluent

UK/'refluənt/US/'refluәnt/
B1

Definitions

adj.

Flowing back; ebbing

倒流的,退潮的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
re-again, back
+
fluflow; pour
+
-enttending to, having the nature of
=refluent

re- (back) + flu (flow) + -ent = 'flowing back.' The adjective of refluence; rare and literary.

Root flu still carries 61 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The refluent tide drew the boats slowly out to sea.

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