counterflow

/ˈkaʊntərˌfloʊ/
noun
  1. A flow of something, such as liquid, traffic, or ideas, that moves in the opposite direction to another flow.
    • The counterflow of water in the pipes prevented the system from freezing.
    • In the debate, there was a counterflow of opinions that challenged the main argument.
    • Traffic was slowed by a counterflow of cars leaving the stadium.
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