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Counterflow

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flow in the opposite direction; or the flow of two fluids in opposite directions countable, uncountable

    "We, too, used[…] a counterflow heat exchanger to warm incoming fresh air."

  2. 2
    Driving in the opposite direction. Philippines, countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To flow in the opposite direction

Etymology

Etymology 1

From counter- + flow.

Etymology 2

From counter- + flow.

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