backflow
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6.2
- noun
- /ˈbækˌfloʊ/
- Specialized
:
reflujo
- Even when there is a break in the street, water cannot be siphoned by a backflow preventer.
- a backflow preventer
- sewage backflow
Examples
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Backflow from sanitary risers into indoor spaces can occur because air inside the pipe rises as water flows down.
Academic text (2006) -
But most of all, I highly recommend installing a backflow preventer rather than "cutting supply off from the street."
Blog text (25) -
Cut the water off to the house from the street so there is no backflow.
Blog text (25) -
To clarify, a backflow preventer will stop any water from passing into municipal pipes.
Blog text (25) -
Chemicals classified as disinfectants are appropriate for use in areas exposed to sewage backflow.
Academic text (1994) -
Sewage backflows are serious health threats to humans indoors.
Academic text (1994) -
Newly installed fixtures such as washing machines or dishwashers can overload drain lines and cause backflow in sanitary stacks.
Academic text (2006) -
When the city experienced heavy rains, the stormwater caused a backflow into the basements of nearby homes.
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A malfunction in the plumbing system led to dangerous backflow, contaminating the fresh water supply.
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To prevent backflow, ensure that all drainage systems are equipped with proper valves.
Synonyms
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8.4
Liquid and gas that return to the surface after being pumped underground during oil or gas drilling
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6.6
A movement that goes in the opposite direction to another, for example fluids or people
Liquid or gas moving back toward its source
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Etymology
The word backflow is made from two simple parts: back meaning 'reverse' and flow meaning 'a movement of liquid or gas'. So, backflow is literally a flow that goes 'back' toward its source, which is why it describes liquid or gas moving the wrong way in pipes.