Associations to the word «Reflux»

Wiktionary

REFLUX, noun. The backwards flow of any fluid
REFLUX, noun. (chemistry) a technique, using a reflux condenser, allowing one to boil the contents of a vessel over an extended period
REFLUX, noun. (pathology) The leaking of stomach acid up into the oesophagus
REFLUX, verb. To boil a liquid in a vessel having a reflux condenser
REFLUX CONDENSER, noun. (chemistry) A water-cooled, double walled piece of laboratory glassware that is fitted on top of a vessel of boiling liquid such that vapour condenses and flows back into the vessel, preventing the contents from boiling dry.
REFLUX CONDENSERS, noun. Plural of reflux condenser

Dictionary definition

REFLUX, noun. An abnormal backward flow of body fluids.
REFLUX, noun. The outward flow of the tide.

Wise words

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