Looking for the meaning of the word REFLUXING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REFLUXING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Reflux
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈriːflʌks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a fluid) flow backwards through a vessel or valve in the body
Short Definition:flow back
Examples:- acidic secretions of the stomach can reflux back upwards
Definition:
boil or cause to boil in circumstances such that the vapour returns to the stock of liquid after condensing
Short Definition:boil so that vapour returns to stock of liquid after condensing
Examples:- the liquid is allowed to reflux until the thermometer records the lowest temperature possible
- the solutions were refluxed for 9–12 hours
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