\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.