backflow

Noun

The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.

Verb

To flow in the wrong or backward direction.

Etymology

From back + flow.

Synonyms

backflowing

refluence

inverse flow

back flow

flow backwards

back siphonage

countercurrent

run-back

Translations

reflux

riflusso

reflux

Rückfluss

eb

fluxo reverso

reflujo

kötüye gidiş

تدفق عكسي

deniz suyunun çekilmesi

Rücklauf

ablaufendes Wasser

bassa marea