reflux

/หˆษนiห.flสŒks/

IPA: /R IY0 F L AH0 K S/

noun
  1. 1

    The backwards flow of any fluid.

  2. 2

    A technique, using a reflux condenser, allowing one to boil the contents of a vessel over an extended period.

  3. 3

    The leaking of stomach acid up into the oesophagus.

verb
  1. 1

    To flow back or return.

    โ€œthe refluxing tideโ€

  2. 2

    To boil a liquid in a vessel having a reflux condenser

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