backwash in Italian
backwash in Italian is riflusso, risacca, scia — backwash means a backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
backwash in Italian
riflusso
(nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
risacca
(nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
scia
(nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
salivazione
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
sbavatura
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
What does "backwash" mean?
- noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
- noun The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
- noun The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
- noun The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
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What is "backwash" in Italian?
"backwash" in Italian is riflusso, risacca, scia. backwash means: A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
Are there other ways to say "backwash" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "backwash": riflusso, risacca, scia, salivazione, sbavatura.
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