As nouns the difference between backwash and drawback
is that backwash is (nautical) the backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves while drawback is a disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
As a verb backwash
is to operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
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
* wake
drawback
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
- Poor fuel economy is a common drawback among larger vehicles.
A partial refund of an import fee, as when goods are re-exported from the country that collected the fee.
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