Backflow (Noun)
Meaning
A flow that returns toward its source.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The plumber checked the pipes for backflow to ensure contaminated water didn't enter the drinking water supply.
- The backflow of water from the storm drain caused the nearby river to overflow its banks.
- The engineer designed the system to prevent backflow of sewage into the clean water pipes.
- The backflow of air from the exhaust vent caused the fan to malfunction.
- The backflow of water from the dam caused the reservoir to fill up rapidly.