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Definition of counterflow

counterflow

/ˈkaʊn.tər.floʊ/
coun · ter · flow
Plural:counterflows
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• adjective

1

Operating or moving by means of two streams or currents flowing in opposite directions, especially in heat exchange or ventilation systems.

Example

"The engineer installed a counterflow heat exchanger to maximize thermal efficiency in the building."

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• noun

1

A flow or current moving in a direction opposite to another.

Example

"The narrow strait experiences a strong surface current and a deep counterflow beneath it."

2

A movement of traffic, goods, information, or people in the opposite direction to a primary stream.

Example

"Highway officials opened a temporary lane to manage the heavy counterflow of commuters during rush hour."

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• Nearby Words

counterexample
counterfeit
counterfeiter
counterflow
counterforce
counterintuitive
counterintuitively

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterflow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterflow
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