On this page you'll find 8 example sentences with Backflow. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as flow or flowing and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Backflow in a sentence
Backflow meaning
The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.
Using Backflow
- The main meaning on this page is: The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc.) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.
- Useful related words include: backflowing, flow, flowing.
- In the example corpus, backflow often appears in combinations such as: backflow prevention, prevent backflow.
Context around Backflow
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 0 start, 4 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Backflow
- In this selection, "backflow" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, prevent, install, need, prevention, straight and work stand out and add context to how "backflow" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and prevent backflow when a and as a backflow valve valued. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "backflow" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with backflow
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The project included work on irrigation, water drainage and backflow prevention. (11 words)
It also would increase costs for customers who need backflow work, Morrison said. (13 words)
When it rained, water would just backflow straight into the basement through the hose. (14 words)
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. (35 words)
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. (34 words)
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. (26 words)
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.
Common combinations with backflow
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: