Noun
That which overflows; the excess or side effect.
The spillover from the dam due to the heavy rains will run down this channel and harmlessly dump into that river, we hope.
The spillover from this war will be many little massacres of civilians by civilians.
(epidemiology) The spread of infectious disease between different species of animal and particularly to humans.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAlso, there has been heightened fears among residents of the capital city over increased cases of robbery attacks which is a spillover of the recent invasion by hoodlums on two police stations and Correctional Centers in the state. Source: Internet
“As colder weather approaches and flu season is upon us, we’re going to see the rippling effects of these current unfortunate trends,” Pritzker said in “The massive surge of cases in our neighboring states will continue to have a spillover effect. Source: Internet
A negative spillover effect of the high cost of feed is the scarcity of eggs and a consequent rise in the price of eggs across the country. Source: Internet
After the conviction of Gurmeet Singh on 25 August for raping two women and incidents of large-scale violence that followed in Haryana, an alert has been sounded in UP to check any spillover of violence into the state. Source: Internet
In Saco, The Nature Conservancy closed the Saco Heath Trail because of spillover parking along busy Route 112. Source: Internet
Council had asked for discussion on the matter at its previous gathering, with many members concerned the new East Fonthill housing units will see spillover into the adjacent community centre parking lot. Source: Internet