In"flux` (?), n. [L. influxus,
fr. influere, influxum, to flow in: cf. F.
influx. See Influent.] 1. The act
of flowing in; as, an influx of light.
2. A coming in; infusion; intromission;
introduction; importation in abundance; also, that which flows or
comes in; as, a great influx of goods into a country, or an
influx of gold and silver.
The influx of food into the Celtic region,
however, was far from keeping pace with the influx of
consumers.
Macaulau.
The general influx of Greek into modern
languages.
Earle.
3. Influence; power. [Obs.] Sir M.
Hale.