Inflow

Examples

• The fibrous husks of cocoanuts are prepared in such a way as to form cellulose, which is used for the protection of warships, preventing the inflow of water through shot holes. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• This is so by reason of the inflow of water. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
• There can be no successful heating without a circulation of air currents, and fortunately for man in his house no good fire can be had without an outflow of heat and an inflow of cooler air. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
• Air pressure used to prevent the inflow of water and soft dirt varied from nothing up to forty-two pounds, although a fair average throughout was thirty-two pounds. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• Powerful pumps are arranged to discharge inflowing water, and the best of life boats are provided. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
• This valley or gorge is probably the work of the inflowing waters of the ocean at the termination of the period of interior drainage. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• Here a rent in the ship's side would mean inevitable loss were it not possible to rid the ship of the inflowing water by the action of strong pumps. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.

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