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Backflow
Backflow meaning
The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.
Synonyms of Backflow
Example sentences (8)
Whelton is encouraging Maui to require property owners to test their own service lines on their side of the meter and to install backflow prevention devices.
When it rained, water would just backflow straight into the basement through the hose.
It also would increase costs for customers who need backflow work, Morrison said.
These are typically attached to outdoor faucets and prevent backflow when a hose is connected.
Residents carry their belongings inside flood water as they evacuate from their home after River Nzoia burst its banks and due to the backflow from Lake Victoria, in Nyadorera, Siaya County, Kenya May 2, 2020.
It was later found that a water meter, valued at $45, was stolen by Graham; as well as a backflow valve, valued at $185.
The project included work on irrigation, water drainage and backflow prevention.
Once inside the lumen of the lymphatic vessels, the fluid is guided along increasingly larger vessels, first with rudimentary valves to prevent backflow, which later develop into complete valves similar to the venous valve.