Etymology

From after- +‎ flowCategory:English terms prefixed with after-#FLOW.

Noun

afterflow (countable and uncountable, plural afterflows)Category:English lemmas#AFTERFLOWCategory:English nouns#AFTERFLOWCategory:English uncountable nouns#AFTERFLOWCategory:English countable nouns#AFTERFLOWCategory:English countable nouns#AFTERFLOWCategory:English entries with incorrect language header#AFTERFLOWCategory:Pages with entries#AFTERFLOWCategory:Pages with 1 entry#AFTERFLOW

1. Any flow or issue of fluid which continues after the expected cessation; a later or residual flow; drip.
   • 2013, L.P. Dake, The Practice of Reservoir Engineering - Page 198

     Free gas in the riser was therefore subjected to a slight but continuous decrease in compressibility which merely served to prolong the period of afterflow.

2. Any outflow or discharge following an event.
   • 2001, Paul Furdon, Maggie's Too - Page 101:

     After an adventure or an incident involving one or more inner circle members of Maggie's Health Club, there is usually an "afterflow" which is a discussion in the sauna or elsewhere. During these "afterflows" the verbal excrement hits the fan, [...]

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