Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with foul water. In the most obvious case, a toilet flush cistern and its water supply must be isolated from the toilet bowl. For this reason, building codes mandate a series of meas... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backflow
Means a flow in a direction contrary to the intended normal direction of flow, usually caused by siphoning.
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(bak´flo) reflux or regurgitation (def. 1). pyelovenous backflow drainage from the renal pelvis into the venous system occurring under certain conditions of back pressure. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
The flow of liquids through irrigation into the pipes of a potable or drinking water supply from any source which is opposite to the intended direction of flow. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21074