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Vocabulary Entry
backflowing
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
Present participle of the verb 'backflow', meaning to flow backward.
Example Sentences
"The water in the pipe is backflowing into the main supply."
"If the valve is not sealed properly, sewage may be backflowing."
"The river has been backflowing after the heavy rains."
A
adjective
Describing something that is flowing back or in reverse.
Example Sentences
"The backflowing water caused damage to the neighboring property."
"They installed a backflowing prevention system to avoid contamination."
"The backflowing current made it difficult for the boats to sail."