countercurrent

[US]/ˈkaʊntəˌkʌrənt/
[UK]/ˈkaʊntərˌkɜrənt/
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Translation

n.a current flowing in the opposite direction; reverse current in electrical engineering
adv.in an opposite direction

Phrases & Collocations

countercurrent flow

countercurrent exchange

countercurrent system

countercurrent mechanism

countercurrent heat

countercurrent principle

countercurrent model

countercurrent pattern

countercurrent design

countercurrent strategy

Example Sentences

the river flows in a countercurrent direction.

he swam against the countercurrent to reach the shore.

countercurrent heat exchangers are efficient in energy transfer.

the fish adapted to live in countercurrent environments.

they faced a countercurrent of opinions during the discussion.

countercurrent flows can enhance mixing in chemical processes.

the countercurrent system helps maintain temperature balance.

she felt a countercurrent of emotions during the ceremony.

understanding countercurrent dynamics is crucial for engineers.

they studied the countercurrent patterns in ocean currents.

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