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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
noun
(nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
risacca
noun
(nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
scia
noun
(nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
salivazione
noun
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
sbavatura
noun
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

What does "backwash" mean?

  1. noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
  2. noun The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
  3. noun The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
  4. 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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