A backflow is a flow of a liquid in a direction opposite to that
which is intended.
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The semilunar valves prevent backflow into the ventricles. The
pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow in the right ventricle,
and the aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood in the
left ventricle.
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The word backflow in terms of plumbing refers to an unwanted
flow of water in the wrong direction. The risk of a contamination
of clean water is prevented by backflow prevention devices.
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the critical level of a backflow preventer is the point at which
the outgoing pressure exceeds the incoming pressure