outflow vs outlet

outflow

noun
  • A fluid that flows out. 

  • Any outward movement. 

  • Something that flows out of a sewage treatment plant. 

  • The process of flowing out. 

  • A stream of gaseous material emanating from an active galactic nucleus. 

  • The part of a system that allows material to flow out. 

verb
  • To flow outward. 

outlet

noun
  • A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something. 

  • A river that runs out of a lake. 

  • Something which allows for the release of one's desires. 

  • A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier. 

  • A wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances. 

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