reflux

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

reflux

marée basse

écoulement

Synonymes

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

Traductions

refluxo

reflusso

Rückfluss

riflusso

Rückstrom

άμπωτη

ανάρρους

παλίνδρομο ρεύμα

αναρρούσα

bassa marea

deflusso

marea discendente

eb

reflux

terugvloeiing

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈɹiː.flʌks/