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backflowing

 

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Noun backflowing has 1 sense
  1. backflow, backflowing - a flow that returns toward its source
    --1 is a kind of flow, flowing
    --1 has particulars: regurgitation

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Backflowing

Definition:

Backflowing refers to the reverse flow of liquid or gas, typically against its intended direction.

Usage:

Noun - The act or process of flowing backward.

Example sentence: The plumber fixed the backflowing issue in the water pipe.

Adjective - Describing something that is experiencing reverse flow.

Example sentence: Due to a faulty valve, the backflowing water damaged the garden.

Verb - The action of flowing backward against its natural direction.

Example sentence: The river started backflowing into the lake during heavy rains.

Additional Information:

Backflowing can have serious consequences, particularly in plumbing systems or industrial processes, as it can contaminate clean water sources or damage equipment.

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