BACKFLOW Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word backflow. (close relations)
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| reflux | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an abnormal backward flow of body fluids • the outward flow of the tide | ||||||
| regurgitation | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • backflow of blood through a defective heart valve • recall after rote memorization • the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||
| retrograde | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • moving from east to west on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in a direction opposite to that of the Earth • of amnesia; affecting time immediately preceding trauma adjective satellite • going from better to worse • moving or directed or tending in a backward direction or contrary to a previous direction verb • move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies • move in a direction contrary to the usual one • move back • go back over • get worse or fall back to a previous condition | ||||||
| reverse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||
| counterflow | nounn | |||||
noun • A flow in the opposite direction; or the flow of two fluids in opposite directions verb • To flow in the opposite direction | ||||||
| backflowing | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a flow that returns toward its source | ||||||
