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Influent \In"flu*ent\ ([i^]n"fl[-u]*ent), a. [L. influens,
-entis, p. pr. of influere, influxum, to flow in; pref. in-
in + fluere to flow. See {Fluid}.]
1. Flowing in. "With influent tide." --Cowper. "Influent
odors." --Mrs. Browning.
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2. Exerting influence; influential. [Obs.]
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I find no office by name assigned unto Dr. Cox, who
was virtually influent upon all, and most active.
--Fuller.
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