Looking for the meaning of the word BACKFLOW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BACKFLOW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Backflow
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakfləʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the movement of liquid or air back in the direction it was flowing from
Short Definition:movement of liquid or air back in direction it was flowing from
Examples:- when filling the tank, use an anti-siphon device to prevent backflow
- the valves prevent backflow of blood into the veins
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