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inrush

/ɪnˈrʌʃ/ noun · British & US
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What does inrush mean?

noun

A sudden or rapid flow of something, especially electric current, into a circuit or device. A sudden or rapid influx of people or things.

Example

"The inrush of water caused significant damage to the building."

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