1. the act or process of flowing out; outflow
2. something that flows out; an emanation or discharge

Examples

• The effluence of water from the spring was constant throughout the year.
• The factory's effluence polluted the nearby river.
• Scientists studied the effluence of gases from the volcano.
• The effluence of ideas from the conference inspired many researchers.
• Wastewater treatment plants must monitor the effluence they release into waterways.
• The effluence of light from the distant star took millions of years to reach Earth.