freshet vs influent

freshet

• A small stream, especially one flowing into the sea. 

• A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw. 

influent

• A stream which flows into another stream or a lake. 

• An organism having an important effect on a plant or animal community. 

• Fluids flowing in. 

• Flowing in. 

• Exercising astral influence. 

• Having an important effect on a plant or animal community.