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backflows

backflows is the plural of backflow.

backflows is the third-person singular simple present indicative of backflow.

Meaning of backflow

Noun

backflow (countable and uncountable, plural backflows)

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

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Questions about backflows

What is backflows the plural of?
Backflows is the plural of backflow.

Words near backflows in the dictionary

  1. backflop
  2. backflops
  3. backflow
  4. backflowed
  5. backflowing
  6. backflows
  7. backflush
  8. backflushed
  9. backflushes
  10. backflushing
  11. backflux

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