BACKFLOW

backflow, backflowing

(noun) a flow that returns toward its source

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

backflow (countable and uncountable, plural backflows)

The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.

Anagrams

• flowback

Source: Wiktionary



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POPULATED

(adjective) furnished with inhabitants; ā€œthe area is well populatedā€; ā€œforests populated with all kinds of wild lifeā€


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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