Reflux

Pronunciation: /ˈriːˌflʌks/

Reflux (noun)

  1. A condition where stomach acid moves back into the throat, causing discomfort.
  2. A laboratory process where liquid is heated and condensed repeatedly.

Examples

  • He experienced reflux after eating spicy food.
  • Reflux can cause discomfort during sleep.

Common collocations: acid reflux, reflux symptoms, reduce reflux, reflux apparatus, reflux process

Synonyms of Reflux

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reflux

  • describing the normal direction of movement