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countercurrent

UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌkʌrənt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌkɜrɪnt/

Translations

countercurrentnoun
countercurrents
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌkʌrənt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌkɜrɪnt/
The engineers designed a system to utilize the countercurrent for better heat exchange.
Инженеры разработали систему для использования противотока для лучшего теплообмена.
Synonyms
opposition
contrary flow
reverse current
antithesis
countercurrentadjective
more countercurrent
Comp.
most countercurrent
Super.
UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌkʌr.ənt/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌkɝː.ənt/
The countercurrent heat exchanger is more efficient.
Противоточный теплообменник более эффективен.
Synonyms
opposing
contrary
reverse
antithetical

Definitions

countercurrentnoun
A current flowing in an opposite direction to another current.
The oceanographer studied the countercurrent that moved against the main ocean flow.
A situation or phenomenon that is contrary to the prevailing trend or direction.
The artist's work was a countercurrent to the mainstream art movement of the time.
countercurrentadjective
Moving or flowing in an opposite direction to something else.
The countercurrent winds made it difficult for the birds to maintain their flight path.
Opposing or contrasting with a prevailing trend or direction.
The countercurrent opinions in the meeting sparked a lively debate among the participants.
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