backflush

A temporary reversal of the flow of fluid, especially of liquid through a membrane.

Noun

  1. A temporary reversal of the flow of fluid, especially of liquid through a membrane.

Origin

From back + flush.

Forms

backflushes

Verb

  1. To cause a backflush.

Forms

backflushes backflushing backflushed

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