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Washback vs Backwash - What's the difference?

washback | backwash |

As nouns the difference between washback and backwash

is that washback is {{cx|linguistics|lang=en}} The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language while backwash is the backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.

As a verb backwash is

to operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.

washback

English

Etymology 1

Noun

(-)
  • The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.

    • Etymology 2

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A large vessel used for fermentation in a distillery.

    • backwash

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • (nautical) The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
  • The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
  • The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
  • The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

    • Verb

  • To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.

    • Related terms

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