Word: backflow
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
flow
Definition: The flow of a fluid (through a pipe etc) in a direction opposite to that which is normal or intended.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bac
Language: fr
Decoded: bac
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vat
Affix: flow
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A flow pipe, carrying liquid away from a boiler or other central plant (compare with return pipe which returns fluid to central plant).