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Word

reflux

Phoneticsre·flux

US/ˈɹiˌfɫəks/

UK/ɹˈiːflʌks/

Definition

n. a chemical reaction where the products of a reaction are used again as the starting materials. This helps the reaction continue until it reaches a final result.

n. a chemical process in which the products of a reaction are recycled as reactants. This is often used to describe the continuous operation of a chemical plant or the recombination of materials in a biological system.

Examples

“The factory uses a reflux system to keep the reaction going.”

“In a laboratory setting, a reflux apparatus is used to maintain a constant temperature while the reaction occurs.”

“The industrial process relies on a closed-loop reflux system to minimize waste and ensure that all raw materials are eventually converted into the final product.”

Examples

simple

“The factory uses a reflux system to keep the reaction going.”

contextual

“In a laboratory setting, a reflux apparatus is used to maintain a constant temperature while the reaction occurs.”

complex

“The industrial process relies on a closed-loop reflux system to minimize waste and ensure that all raw materials are eventually converted into the final product.”

Real-World Examples

“You may also drink less if you’re experiencing nausea, constipation or reflux.”
The Guardian · 11 Sept 2026
“They were also associated with several digestive disorders, including gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.”
ScienceDaily · 24 Aug 2026

Domain

Chemistry

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Occasional
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