Countercurrent

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɝˈkɑɹənt/

Countercurrent (adjective)

  1. Describes a flow that moves in the opposite direction to another flow.

Examples

  • The river has a countercurrent that affects the boat's speed.
  • The countercurrent flow helps fish swim upstream.

Common collocations: countercurrent flow, countercurrent system

Synonyms of Countercurrent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Countercurrent

  • — occurring at the same time or in the same direction.