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upflow

/ˈʌpfloʊ/
noun
  1. An upward movement or flow of a liquid, gas, or other substance.
    • Scientists measured the upflow of water from the underground spring.
    • The chimney's design ensures a steady upflow of smoke.
    • The upflow of warm air from the heater filled the room quickly.
  2. A figurative increase or rise in something, such as energy, activity, or emotion.
    • An upflow of support from the community helped rebuild the park.
    • The company experienced an upflow in sales during the holiday season.
    • There was an upflow of enthusiasm after the team's victory.
Synonyms
surge
verb
  1. To flow or move upward.
    • Hot water upflows from the bottom of the tank to the top.
    • Air upflows naturally when heated by the sun.
    • The lava upflows from the volcano's crater during an eruption.
Synonyms
riseascend
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