counterflow
/ˈkaʊntərˌfloʊ/
noun
- 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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