Crossword clues for backflow
Wiktionary
n. The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended
WordNet
n. a flow that returns toward its source [syn: backflowing]
Wikipedia
Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with foul water. In the most obvious case, a toilet flush cistern and its water supply must be isolated from the toilet bowl. For this reason, building codes mandate a series of measures and backflow prevention devices to prevent backflow.
Backflow in the circulatory system is often called regurgitation or reflux, and various other types of biological backflow are called reflux.
Usage examples of "backflow".
That can cause backflow through the feed chute the next time you use the equipment.
Time itself once more, before the backflow spends its force and returns her to this grievous present again.
It was situated on the side of a large pool formed by backflow from the waterfall.
A three-second backflow, when I was seventeen years old, had burned a scar in my hand that had never really healed, the size of a silver coin.
The reaction will backflow until it reaches the dilithium chambers themselves.
Apparently the sulfur bacteria had overgrown the backflow sludge, and coupled with the fungal contamination from the downstream scrubbers created a disgusting mix of smells.
Commander Mog replaced a faulty backflow to eliminate an intercooler issue he reported yesterday.
Zeth had to let himself take the shen backflow as the fields collapsed.
So the upper channels are separated from the lower ones, which handle sexual vitality, and there are no backflows.
Apparently the sulfur bacteria had overgrown the backflow sludge, and coupled with the fungal contamination from the down-stream scrubbers created a disgusting mix of smells.