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backflow
back·flow B0011875 (băk′flō′)n. A flow of fluid in the opposite direction of its regular flow.backflow (ˈbækˌfləʊ) na reverse flow, the movement (of a liquid) in the opposite direction to its previous, natural or intended directionback•flow (ˈbækˌfloʊ) n. a flow of a liquid opposite to the usual or desired direction. [1880–85] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | backflow - a flow that returns toward its sourcebackflowingflow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)regurgitation - backflow of blood through a defective heart valve |
backflow
backflow[′bak‚flō] (civil engineering) The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any other than its intended source. (fluid mechanics) Any flow in a direction opposite to the natural or intended direction of flow. backflow1. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any other than its intended source. Also see back siphonage2. Any flow in a direction opposite to the natural or intended direction of flow.backflow
backflow [bak´flo] reflux or regurgitation (def. 1).pyelovenous backflow drainage from the pelvis" >renal pelvis into the venous system occurring under certain conditions of back pressure.back·flow (bak'flō), The reversal of the normal flow of a fluid or current. See also: regurgitation, retrograde. back·flow (bak'flō) The reversal of the normal flow of a current. See also: regurgitationbackflow Related to backflow: backflow valveSynonyms for backflownoun a flow that returns toward its sourceSynonymsRelated Words |