Looking for the meaning of the word BACKWASH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BACKWASH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Backwash
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakwɒʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the motion of receding waves
Short Definition:motion of receding waves
Examples:- the backwash is reduced in energy by the percolation of water into the shingle
Word: Backwash
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbakwɒʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
clean (a filter) by reversing the flow of fluid through it
Short Definition:clean filter
Examples:- the very fine mesh is backwashed to remove solids
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