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re·flux  (rflks)

n.

1. A flowing back; ebb.

2. Chemistry The process of refluxing.

v. re·fluxed, re·flux·ing, re·flux·es Chemistry

v.tr.

To boil (a liquid) in a vessel attached to a condenser so that the vapors continuously condense for reboiling.

v.intr.

To be boiled in such a way.

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[Medieval Latin reflxus : Latin re-, re- + Latin flxus, flow, from past participle of fluere, to flow; see bhleu- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	reflux - an abnormal backward flow of body fluids pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition esophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, oesophageal reflux - reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus hepatojugular reflux - a venous reflux occurring in congestive heart failure ureterorenal reflux - a backflow of urine from the ureter into the renal pelvis vesicoureteral reflux - a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter
	2.	reflux - the outward flow of the tide ebb ebbtide - the tide while water is flowing out flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)