return flow
rɪˈtɜrn floʊ
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Definition of return flow - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fluid dynamicsRareflow of fluid or gas back to its originRare
  • The return flow in the pipe caused a decrease in system efficiency..
backflow
2.
agricultureTECH.water leaving a field after irrigationTECH.
  • The return flow was measured to assess irrigation efficiency.
drainage runoff
3.
HVAC systemsTECH.air returning to a heating or cooling unitTECH.
  • The return flow ensures proper air circulation.
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Expressions with return

return empty-handedv.
come back without obtaining an item
She searched for the book but returned empty-handed.
by returnadv.
immediately after receiving something
Please send the documents by return.
return the favourv.
do something nice for someone who helped you
She helped me last week, so I will return the favour.
return to senderv.
send back to the original sender
The package was damaged, so I had to return to sender.
return to earthv.
become more realistic or grounded
After the meeting, he had to return to earth.
return to formn.
comeback to previous success or quality
The team's return to form surprised everyone this season.

Expressions with flow

even flown.
steady and uninterrupted progression
The project continued with an even flow of tasks.
flow like waterv.
move smoothly and continuously like water
The dancers flow like water across the stage.
flow with the tidev.
move smoothly and effortlessly with the current
The boat flowed with the tide down the river.
go with the flowv.
adapt to situations without resistance
He learned to go with the flow during the trip.
creative juices flowexp.
feel inspired and start having new ideas
Listening to music makes my creative juices flow.
ebb and flowv.
to move back and forth in a pattern
The tides ebb and flow daily.
in full flowadv.
speaking continuously and fluently
She was in full flow during the presentation, captivating everyone.
in the flowadj.
fully focused and working smoothly without distraction
She is in the flow during her painting sessions.
stem the flowv.
control or limit the spread of something
New policies were introduced to stem the flow of misinformation.
flow awayv.
move away gradually like a liquid
The river water began to flow away slowly.

Terms related to return flow

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Terms with return flow included in their meaning

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refluxv.
flowing back
flow back or return

Examples of return flow in a sentence

  • Return flow issues can lead to system failures.
  • Farmers monitored the return flow for nutrient loss.
  • Return flow data helped improve water management.
  • Technicians checked the return flow for blockages.
  • Proper return flow is crucial for system efficiency.

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  1. French:flux de retour, ruissellement de retour, ...
  2. German:Rückfluss, ...
  3. Italian:corrente di ritorno, deflusso di ritorno, ...
  4. Spanish:corriente de retorno, agua de retorno, ...
  5. Portuguese:fluxo de retorno, escoamento de retorno, ...
  6. Chinese:回流, 回风, ...
  7. Japanese:逆流, 戻り水, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَفُّق رَاجِع, جِريان راجِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:זֶרֶם חוֹזֵר, זְרִימַת הֶחָזְרָה, ...
  10. Russian:обратный поток, сточная вода, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зворотний потік, повернення повітря, ...
  12. Hindi:वापसी प्रवाह, निकासी प्रवाह, ...
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