Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afterflow

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: af-ter-flow
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any flow or issue of fluid which continues after the expected cessation; a later or residual flow; drip.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Any outflow or discharge following an event.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Free gas in the riser was therefore subjected to a slight but continuous decrease in compressibility which merely served to prolong the period of afterflow."
"After an adventure or an incident involving one or more inner circle members of Maggie's Health Club, there is usually an "afterflow" which is a discussion in the sauna or elsewhere. During these "afterflows" the verbal excrement hits the fan, [...]"

Etymology

From after- + flow.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: after

Usage

Inflected Forms

afterflows (plural)

Questions

What does afterflow mean?: Any flow or issue of fluid which continues after the expected cessation; a later or residual flow; drip.
Where does afterflow come from?: From after- + flow.

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