Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

backflash

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
back-flash
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The hazardous situation where the flame propagates backward down the hose of an oxyfuel welding and cutting system.

noun

Synonym of flashback (“dramatic device”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From back + flash.

Inflected Forms

backflashes (plural)

Synonyms

flashback

Questions

What does backflash mean?
The hazardous situation where the flame propagates backward down the hose of an oxyfuel welding and cutting system.
Where does backflash come from?
From back + flash.

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