1. a flow in the opposite direction to another flow
Usage: technical

1. moving or flowing in the opposite direction
Usage: technical

Examples

• The counterflow of air through the ventilation system improved cooling efficiency.
• Engineers designed a counterflow heat exchanger for the building.
• The counterflow traffic pattern reduced congestion at the intersection.
• Water moved in counterflow through the filtration system.
• The counterflow design maximized heat transfer between the fluids.
• Counterflow ventilation helps maintain consistent indoor temperatures.