influx

IN'FLUX, n. [L. influxus, influo; in and fluo, to flow.]

1. The act of flowing in; as an influx of light or other fluid.

2. Infusion; intromission.

The influx of the knowledge of God, in relation to everlasting life, is infinitely of moment.

3. Influence, power. [Not used.]

4. A coming in; introduction; importation in abundance; as a great influx of goods into a country, or an influx of gold and silver.