countercurrents

[US]/[ˈkaʊntəˌkʌrənt]/
[UK]/[ˈkaʊntərˌkʌrənt]/

Translation

n.currents flowing in the opposite direction; a system or process in which a flow is opposed by another flow; in a heat exchanger, a method of using a countercurrent flow to increase efficiency

Phrases & Collocations

countercurrents exist

facing countercurrents

strong countercurrents

countercurrents challenge

experience countercurrents

navigating countercurrents

countercurrents impact

detecting countercurrents

avoid countercurrents

countercurrents shift

Example Sentences

the river's currents and countercurrents made navigation challenging.

despite the strong countercurrents, the swimmer persevered.

scientists are studying the ocean's complex countercurrents.

the artist used swirling brushstrokes to depict the countercurrents in the water.

the ship battled against powerful countercurrents throughout the voyage.

understanding countercurrents is crucial for effective fishing strategies.

the data revealed unexpected countercurrents in the atmospheric patterns.

the diver carefully navigated the reef, aware of the countercurrents.

the economic trends showed countercurrents to the overall growth.

the political landscape was marked by strong countercurrents of opinion.

the film explored the countercurrents of ambition and morality.

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