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reflux
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reflux [′rē‚fləks]
(chemical engineering)
In a chemical process, that part of the product stream that may be returned to the process to assist in giving increased conversion or recovery, as in distillation or liquid-liquid extraction.


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Diaper blowouts and spit-ups are almost certainly the most frequent reasons why moms should change their baby''s clothes frequently, while baby food spills and regular drooling become a concern as they get a bit older and begin to grow their teeth.
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