refluxing
ˈriːflʌksɪŋ
Definition

Definition of refluxing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistryTECH.process of boiling a liquid while returning condensed vaporTECH.
  • Refluxing is used to heat the mixture for several hours.

Adjective

1.
chemistryTECH.undergoing a process of boiling with a reflux condenserTECH.
  • The refluxing solution was carefully monitored.
boiling condensing distilling
2.
medicalTECH.experiencing backward flow of stomach acidTECH.
  • The patient was suffering from refluxing symptoms.
backflowing regurgitating
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Origin of refluxing

Latin, re- (back) + fluxus (flow) + -ing (action)

Examples of refluxing in a sentence

  • Incomplete refluxing can leave unreacted material in the flask.
  • Refluxing liquids require constant supervision.
  • The refluxing mixture emitted a strong odor.
  • Refluxing acid can cause severe discomfort.
  • Doctors monitored the refluxing condition closely.

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  1. French:reflux, en reflux, ...
  2. German:Rückflusskochen, rückfließend, ...
  3. Italian:reflusso, in riflusso, ...
  4. Spanish:reflujo, en reflujo, ...
  5. Portuguese:refluxo, em refluxo, ...
  6. Chinese:回流, 回流的, ...
  7. Japanese:逆流冷却, リフラックスしている, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْجِيع, مُرْتَجِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִיפְלוּקְס, מִתְבַּשֵּׁל בְּרִיפְלוּקְס, ...
  10. Russian:кипячение с обратным холодильником, обратнокипящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рефлюкс, рефлюксний, ...
  12. Hindi:रिफ़्लक्स, रिफ्लक्सिंग, ...
reflux
ˈriːfləks

Definition of reflux - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.abnormal backward flow of body fluidsTECH.
  • Reflux can occur in various body systems.
backflow regurgitation
2.
scienceTECH.chemistry method that boils and recondenses liquids using a condenserTECH.
  • Reflux is essential in this chemical reaction.
condensation distillation

Verb

1.
flowing backintr.flow back or returnintr.
  • The liquid refluxed into the container after boiling..
backflow regurgitate return
2.
chemistrytr.TECH.heat a mixture while condensing vapors back into the flasktr.TECH.
  • The solution was refluxed for two hours in the lab.
boil condense distill
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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.

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.

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  1. French:reflux, refluer, ...
  2. German:Reflux, zurückfließen, ...
  3. Italian:reflusso, refluire, ...
  4. Spanish:reflujo, refluir, ...
  5. Portuguese:refluxo, refluir, ...
  6. Chinese:反流, 倒流, ...
  7. Japanese:逆流, 逆流する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِرْتِجَاع, ارْتَدَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶפְלוּקְס, לַחֲזוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:рефлюкс, возвращаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рефлюкс, повертатися, ...
  12. Hindi:रिफ्लक्स, वापस बहना, ...
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