backwash

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbækwɒʃ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(bakwosh′, -wôsh′)

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Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
backwash n (water propelled backwards)agua que vuelve hacia atrás nf + loc adj
backwash n informal, US (liquid that flows back into vessel after drinking) (coloquial)babas nfpl
Note: Líquido que vuelve a un recipiente cuando alguien bebe de él y que, según se cree, contiene saliva de esa persona.
 Don't tip the mouthwash straight into your mouth; you'll leave backwash in the bottle!
 No te apliques el enjuague bucal directamente en la boca: ¡vas a dejar tus babas en la botella!
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
backwash n figurative (undesired consequence)consecuencias nfpl
  repercusiones nfpl
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