backflow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backflow
Example Sentences
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The water that flows through the pipes to us is made safe in part by physics—a pressure loss can lead to backflow of groundwater, sewage, and soil contaminants.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
In Ventura County, flooding damaged roads, bridges, levees and park facilities, inundating the Ventura Wastewater Facility and causing water to backflow into the system, Newsom wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
They might also trigger backflow valve inspection requirements, such as those required for irrigation systems in many areas.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
Götherström agrees that repeated backflow is the most likely scenario given the available evidence.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 11, 2023
This was to prevent a backflow of contaminated air from coming into the staging room.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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