Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backflow

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.97 in modern English

Syllables
back-flow
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

To flow in the wrong or backward direction.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Etymology

From back + flow.

Usage

Inflected Forms

backflows (plural) backflows (present, singular) backflowing (participle, present) backflowed (participle, past) backflowed (past)

Synonyms

backflux reflux backflowing

Questions

What does backflow mean?
The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.
Where does backflow come from?
From back + flow.

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