Words Like BACKWASH

We have put together a list of words that are similar to BACKWASH.

11 Alternative Words Similar to backwash

1 Race Noun      Synonym Words Like Race
2 Aftermath Noun      Synonym Words Like Aftermath
3 Wake Noun      Synonym Words Like Wake
4 Consequence Noun      Synonym Words Like Consequence
5 Effect Noun      Synonym Words Like Effect
6 Event Noun      Synonym Words Like Event
7 Flow Noun      Synonym Words Like Flow
8 Issue Noun      Synonym Words Like Issue
9 Outcome Noun      Synonym Words Like Outcome
10 Result Noun      Synonym Words Like Result
11 Upshot Noun      Synonym Words Like Upshot

1 examples of backwash

1 in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured

10 definitions of backwash

1 To clean the oil from (wool) after combing.
2 To clean (a filter, a chromatography column, a water softener, etc.) by passing liquid through in the reverse of the normal direction of flow. This procedure dislodges particles which clog the pores of the filter or column packing, removing them from the filter or column.
3 The flow of water propelled backward by the propeller, paddle wheel, or oars of a boat.
4 The backward flowing air within the wash of an airplane, caused mostly by the engine.
5 the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
6 the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
7 the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
8 A backward flow of water, as from the action of oars.
9 See backrush.
10 A backward flow of air, as from the propeller of an aircraft.
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