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refluxes
We have found lemma(root) word of refluxes : reflux.
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[ˈriːflʌks], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the flow of a fluid through a vessel or valve in the body in a direction opposite to normal
(e.g: the majority of leg ulcer patients are elderly with simple superficial vein reflux)
- the process of boiling a liquid so that any vapour is liquefied and returned to the stock
(e.g: the mixture was heated at reflux under nitrogen)
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Origin
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Middle English: from re- and flux
[ˈriːflʌks], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (of a fluid) flow backwards through a vessel or valve in the body
(e.g: acidic secretions of the stomach can reflux back upwards)
- boil or cause to boil in circumstances such that the vapour returns to the stock of liquid after condensing
(e.g: the liquid is allowed to reflux until the thermometer records the lowest temperature possible)
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Origin
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Middle English: from re- and flux
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