backflow

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

Noun

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

    Synonyms: backflux reflux

    Hypernyms: flow flux

Origin

From back + flow.

Forms

backflows

Verb

  1. To flow in the wrong or backward direction.

    Synonyms: backflux reflux

    Hypernyms: flow flux

Forms

backflows backflowing backflowed