Looking for the meaning of the word BLOWBACK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLOWBACK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Blowback
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbləʊbak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a process in which gases expand or travel in a direction opposite to the usual one, especially through escape of pressure or delayed combustion.
Short Definition:process in which gases expand or travel in direction opposite to usual one
Definition:
the unintended adverse results of a political action or situation
Short Definition:unintended adverse results of political action or situation
Examples:- this is the blowback from all those aggressive public health campaigns
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