Definitions

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  • noun A temporary reversal of the flow of fluid, especially of liquid through a membrane
  • verb To cause a backflush.

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Examples

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • I don't yet know the best answer to barnacles in the piping, or how well an occasional backflush with fresh water might help.

    CR4 - Recent Forum Threads and Blog Entries hopefully 2010

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • Before installing a backflush system, Mr Davies had implemented several measures in an attempt to bring the cell count reading down.

    FWi - All News 2010

  • Productivity is enhanced and maintenance is further reduced when this is combined with the backflush function available with the Agilent 7890A GC and 5975C GC / MS.

    unknown title 2009

  • Productivity is enhanced and maintenance is further reduced when this is combined with the backflush function available with the Agilent 7890A GC and 5975C GC / MS.

    unknown title 2009

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