noun
- plural of backflow; instances of liquid flowing backward in a pipe or system, opposite to the intended direction
Usage: technical; plumbing
Examples
- The plumber installed check valves to prevent backflows in the water system.
- Backflows can contaminate drinking water if not properly controlled.
- The city requires backflow prevention devices to stop sewage backflows.
- Multiple backflows occurred during the power outage at the treatment plant.
- Engineers designed the system to minimize dangerous backflows.
- The inspection revealed several backflows in the irrigation network.