counterflow

noun, verb — 3 senses

counterflow

noun

Etymology From counter- + flow.

1

A flow in the opposite direction; or the flow of two fluids in opposite directions

  • We, too, used[…] a counterflow heat exchanger to warm incoming fresh air.2009 January 5, “Using the Earth and Sun to Provide Home Heating”, in New York Times:
2

Philippines Driving in the opposite direction.

counterflow

verb

Etymology From counter- + flow.

1

To flow in the opposite direction

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