Definition of Backflow

1. Noun. A flow that returns toward its source.

Exact synonyms: Backflowing
Generic synonyms: Flow, Flowing
Specialized synonyms: Regurgitation

Definition of Backflow

1. Noun. The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Backflow

1. a flowing back toward a source [n -S]

Medical Definition of Backflow

1. The reversal of the normal flow of a current. See: regurgitation. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Backflow

backfills
backfire
backfired
backfires
backfiring
backfisch
backfische
backfit
backfits
backfitted
backfitting
backflip
backflipped
backflipping
backflips
backflow (current term)
backflowing
backflows
backflush
backflushed
backflushes
backflushing
backfoot
backformation
backformations
backfriend
backfriends
backgain
backgammon
backgammon board

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