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noun
The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: backflux, reflux
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flow, flux
verb
To flow in the wrong or backward direction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
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Synonyms: backflux, reflux
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flow, flux
noun
a flow that returns toward its source
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: backflowing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: flow, flowing
Narrower terms: regurgitation
History
From back + flow.
Across languages
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