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backflowing

/ˈbæk.fləʊ.ɪŋ/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈbæk.fləʊ.ɪŋ/

A noun referring to a flow that returns toward its source, often used in technical contexts such as plumbing or fluid dynamics.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее поток, возвращающийся к своему источнику, часто используемое в технических контекстах, таких как сантехника или гидродинамика.
  1. Return flow C1 formal

    A flow that moves in the opposite direction, returning toward its source.

    • The plumber checked the pipes for any backflowing of water.
    • Backflowing in the drainage system can cause contamination.
    • Engineers installed a valve to prevent backflowing of sewage.

    🇷🇺Обратный поток

    Synonyms: backflowrefluxreturn