backflow

Speech parts

1. backflow - Noun

2. backflow - Verb

Meaning

a flow that returns toward its source

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

backflowing eddy back flow decrease decay discharge sweep shrinkage degeneration wane lessening ebb flagging abatement
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Antonyms

march fork forward progress advance evolution
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Hypernyms

flow flowing

Hyponyms

regurgitation

Phrases with the word

anti-backflow backflow cooler

Anagrams

flowback

Examples

An estimated $111,000 worth of WaStop valves, which prevent backflow, flooding and sewage odor in pipes, were just installed along Marina Drive, Burnett said, and more are on the way. Source: Internet

Councilor Ziemer motioned approval of the second reading of Ordinance No. 602 establishing specifications for cross connections and backflow prevention. Source: Internet

Residents carry their belongings inside flood water as they evacuate from their home after River Nzoia burst its banks and due to the backflow from Lake Victoria, in Nyadorera, Siaya County, Kenya May 2, 2020. Source: Internet

"We are concerned that the water that is being drained into Lake Victoria will cause a huge backflow and further damage our property and livestock," said Mr Leonard Omondi, from Kakola Ombaka. Source: Internet

This is called backflow. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

backflip backflip turn backflop backflow cooler backflowing backflush