Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌwɒʃ/
noun the water or liquid that has been used for washing
A1 I don't like to drink the backwash from someone else's cup.
A2 After taking a sip, he accidentally spilled some backwash into the drink.
B1 The pool had a lot of backwash floating on the surface.
B2 The backwash from the machine was causing issues with the plumbing.
C1 The backwash of the political scandal affected multiple industries.
C2 The backwash of the economic crisis led to widespread unemployment.
verb not applicable
A1 I backwash the water in the pool to clean it.
A2 After drinking from the bottle, make sure not to backwash into it.
B1 The filter system backwashes the fish tank regularly to keep it clean.
B2 It is important to backwash the coffee machine to prevent clogs.
C1 The engineer backwashes the pipes to remove any blockages.
C2 The laboratory technician backwashes the equipment to maintain hygiene standards.
adjective not applicable
A1 The backwash water from the washing machine is dirty.
A2 She was disgusted by the backwash soda left in the can.
B1 The backwash effect of the economic crisis was felt across the country.
B2 The backwash consequences of the decision were unforeseen.
C1 The backwash of the political scandal led to widespread distrust in the government.
C2 The backwash aftermath of the war left a trail of destruction in its wake.
adverb not applicable
A1 I accidentally drank some backwash from my friend's water bottle.
A2 The pool water tasted like backwash after so many people had been swimming in it.
B1 She always makes sure to rinse her mouth thoroughly to avoid any backwash when sharing a drink.
B2 The backwash of the waves created a mesmerizing pattern in the sand.
C1 The backwash of the political scandal affected the entire country.
C2 The backwash of the economic downturn was felt across all industries.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I accidentally drank some backwash from my friend's soda.
A2 The backwash in the cup looked gross, so I poured it out.
B1 Please don't leave backwash in your glass, it's not hygienic.
B2 The backwash from the fountain drink tasted like a mix of all the flavors.
C1 The backwash from the experiment was carefully collected for analysis.
C2 The scientist studied the backwash to understand the chemical reactions taking place.
preposition not applicable
A1 I accidentally spilled my drink and the backwash went all over the table.
A2 The boat created a lot of backwash as it sped through the water.
B1 The factory's waste management system caused backwash to flow into the river.
B2 The construction site had to deal with backwash from heavy rains causing mudslides.
C1 The political scandal resulted in a backwash of public distrust towards the government.
C2 The economic policy change had a significant backwash effect on the stock market.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I didn't like the taste of the drink, so I poured out the backwash.
A2 She didn't want to drink from the same bottle because of the backwash.
B1 The backwash in the sink indicated that someone had been drinking from it.
B2 Despite the backwash in the cup, he still took a sip of the drink.
C1 The backwash from the fountain was a clear sign of contamination.
C2 The backwash from the experiment revealed unexpected results.
interjection not applicable
A1 Backwash! I accidentally spilled my drink.
A2 Backwash! Can you pass me the napkins?
B1 Backwash! Watch out, the water is splashing everywhere.
B2 Backwash! Be careful not to knock over the glass.
C1 Backwash! Please clean up the mess before it gets worse.
C2 Backwash! I'll grab a towel to soak up the spill.
article not applicable
A1 After drinking from the bottle, make sure not to drink the backwash.
A2 The pool had a lot of backwash floating on the surface.
B1 The backwash from the dishwasher was not draining properly.
B2 The backwash of information from the meeting was overwhelming.
C1 The backwash of emotions from the breakup took months to process.
C2 The backwash of corruption scandals in the government led to widespread protests.
formal The backwash from the river carried pollutants downstream.
informal Don't drink from that cup, there's backwash in it.
slang Ew, I'm not drinking that, it's got backwash.
figurative The negative comments created a backwash of criticism within the group.
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