countercurrent
noun
coun·ter·cur·rent
| \ ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌkər-ənt
, -ˌkə-rənt\
, -ˌkə-rənt\
Definition of countercurrent
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a current flowing in a direction opposite that of another current
countercurrent
adjective
coun·ter·cur·rent
| \ ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈkər-ənt
, -ˈkə-rənt\
, -ˈkə-rənt\
Definition of countercurrent (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: flowing in an opposite direction
2
: involving flow of materials in opposite directions
countercurrent dialysis
Keep scrolling for more
Examples of countercurrent in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And while some countries have recently retreated from the world stage amid nationalist fervor, the ease of air travel has created a strong countercurrent of travelers looking to learn from other cultures. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "Air travel is a huge contributor to climate change. A new global movement wants you to be ashamed to fly.," 1 Aug. 2019 Yet civilizing and mitigating countercurrents are at work beneath the surface. — Lance Morrow, WSJ, "We’ve Grown Accustomed to Trump," 17 Oct. 2018 The divisive nominating contests have produced countercurrents of deep resentment in both parties. — Trip Gabriel, New York Times, "Donald Trump Fires Corey Lewandowski, His Campaign Manager JUNE 20, 2016," 22 June 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'countercurrent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for countercurrent
countercurrent
noun
coun·ter·cur·rent
| \ ˈkau̇nt-ər-ˌkər-ənt, -ˌkə-rənt
\
\
Medical Definition of countercurrent
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a current flowing in a direction opposite that of another current
countercurrent
adjective
\ ˌkau̇nt-ər-ˈ
\
\
Medical Definition of countercurrent (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: flowing in an opposite direction
2
: involving flow of materials in opposite directions
countercurrent dialysis the countercurrent system of the kidney