Definition
Definition of refluxed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
chemistryTECH. subjected to refluxTECH.
- the solution was refluxed for two hours to complete the reaction..
- The mixture was refluxed overnight to ensure purity.
- After being refluxed, the compound was ready for analysis.
Origin of refluxed
Latin, re- (back) + fluxus (flow)
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- French:refluxé, ...
- German:refluxiert, ...
- Italian:sottoposto a reflusso, ...
- Spanish:refluido, ...
- Portuguese:refluxado, ...
- Chinese:回流处理的, ...
- Japanese:リフラックスされた, ...
- Arabic:مُعَاد غَلْيُه, ...
- Hebrew:מְחוּמָם בְּרִיפְלוּקְס, ...
- Russian:рефлюксированный, ...
- Ukrainian:рефлюксований, ...
- Hindi:पुनःप्रवाहित, ...
Definition of reflux - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. abnormal backward flow of body fluidsTECH.
- Reflux can occur in various body systems.
2.
scienceTECH. chemistry method that boils and recondenses liquids using a condenserTECH.
- Reflux is essential in this chemical reaction.
Verb
1.
flowing backintr. flow back or returnintr.
- The liquid refluxed into the container after boiling..
2.
chemistrytr. TECH. heat a mixture while condensing vapors back into the flasktr. TECH.
- The solution was refluxed for two hours in the lab.
Expressions with reflux
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burning sensation in the chest from stomach acid
Acid reflux causes him discomfort every night.
stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus
She often experiences gastric reflux after eating spicy foods.
backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus
He suffers from esophageal reflux after every meal.
backflow of stomach contents, often acid, into the food pipe
After spicy meals, his oesophageal reflux caused burning in his chest.
chronic condition with symptoms from stomach acid reflux
He was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux after frequent heartburn.
glass device in labs condensing vapor to liquid during reflux
The reflux condenser kept the solution from boiling away.
venous response indicating heart failure when liver is pressed
Hepatojugular reflux was noted during the examination, suggesting heart issues.
inflammation of the esophagus from stomach acid regurgitation
Reflux oesophagitis can cause severe heartburn.
backflow of urine from bladder into ureter
The child was diagnosed with vesicoureteral reflux.
Origin of reflux
Latin, re (back) + fluere (flow)
Examples of reflux in a sentence
Reflux is often treated with dietary changes. The lab session focused on mastering reflux techniques. Reflux was demonstrated during the chemistry lecture. The chemicals began to reflux during the experiment. The solution will reflux if heated too quickly. The chemist decided to reflux the mixture overnight.
Refluxing the compound improved its purity.
View all translations of reflux
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- French:reflux, refluer, ...
- German:Reflux, zurückfließen, ...
- Italian:reflusso, refluire, ...
- Spanish:reflujo, refluir, ...
- Portuguese:refluxo, refluir, ...
- Chinese:反流, 倒流, ...
- Japanese:逆流, 逆流する, ...
- Arabic:اِرْتِجَاع, ارْتَدَّ, ...
- Hebrew:רֶפְלוּקְס, לַחֲזוֹר, ...
- Russian:рефлюкс, возвращаться, ...
- Ukrainian:рефлюкс, повертатися, ...
- Hindi:रिफ्लक्स, वापस बहना, ...
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