backflush

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A temporary reversal of the flow of fluid, especially of liquid through a membrane.
verb
  1. To cause a backflush.

Word forms

backflush backflushes backflushing backflushed

Etymology

From back + flush.

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