hồi lưu
Definition
Noun:
- Reflux: The backward or return flow of a fluid, such as stomach acid or blood, within the body. This is the primary medical meaning.
- Backflow / Backstreaming: A general term for the flow of a liquid or gas in a direction opposite to its normal or intended direction, often used in technical or engineering contexts.
Verb (less common):
- To reflux / To flow back: The act of flowing backward.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Bệnh trào ngược dạ dày-thực quản là do hồi lưu axit. (Gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused by acid reflux.)
- Van này ngăn ngừa hồi lưu của nước thải. (This valve prevents the backflow of wastewater.)
Verb:
- Khí có thể hồi lưu vào đường ống nếu áp suất thay đổi. (Gas can flow back into the pipe if the pressure changes.)
Advanced Usage
- "Dòng hồi lưu": Reflux stream / backflow current.
- Dòng hồi lưu làm giảm hiệu quả của hệ thống. (The backflow current reduces the system's efficiency.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trào ngược (v/n): A more common general synonym for "reflux" or "to regurgitate," especially in medical contexts (e.g., ).
- Chảy ngược (v): To flow backwards (a descriptive phrase, not a single word).
Synonyms
- Reflux (medical/technical)
- Backflow
- Regurgitation (specifically for stomach contents)
- Return flow
Related Technical Terms
- Hồi lưu tĩnh mạch: Venous reflux (abnormal backward flow in veins).
- Bộ ngưng tụ hồi lưu: Reflux condenser (a laboratory apparatus for cooling vapors so they condense and flow back).