Associations to the word «Backflow»

Wiktionary

BACKFLOW, noun. The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended

Dictionary definition

BACKFLOW, noun. A flow that returns toward its source.

Wise words

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