How to pronounce “backwash”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
• The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
• The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
• The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
• (economics) The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
• (education) washback
• [Verb]
• To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
• (transitive) To affect with backwash.
• To clean the oil from wool after combing.

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