reflux

(Anglès)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The backwards flow of any fluid.
2. (countable, uncountable) A technique, using a reflux condenser, allowing one to boil the contents of a vessel over an extended period.
3. (countable, uncountable) The leaking of stomach acid up into the oesophagus.

Verb

1. To flow back or return.
2. To boil a liquid in a vessel having a reflux condenser.

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈɹiː.flʌks/

Sinònims

ebb

regurgitation

return flow

low tide

refluence

reflow

thermal conduction

return current

circumfluence

ebbtide

gastroesophageal reflux

inverse flow

backward flow

back flow

backwash

reverse-current

contraflow

convection

ebb-tide

neap tide