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Definition of downflow

downflow

/ˈdaʊn.floʊ/
down · flow
Plural:downflows
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• adjective

1

Operating with or characterized by a downward movement of air, liquid, or gas, especially in a heating, ventilation, or filtration system.

Example

"The technician installed a downflow furnace in the utility closet to push warm air into the floor ducts."

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• noun

1

A downward movement or current of fluid, gas, or air.

Example

"The filtration unit relies on a steady downflow of water through layers of sand and activated carbon."

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• Nearby Words

downer
downfall
downfield
downflow
downgrade
downhearted
downheartedly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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