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backflushing

 

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Backflushing

Noun:

1. The process of cleaning or flushing out a system, such as a plumbing or filtration system, by forcing water or another fluid backwards through it.

Example sentence: The maintenance crew performed backflushing on the pool's filtration system to ensure it was free of debris.

2. Accounting:

a. A method of inventory control in which inventory is deducted only when it is sold or used in production, rather than at the time of acquisition or receipt.

Example sentence: The company uses the backflushing method to more accurately track inventory levels and costs.

3. Digital photography:

a. The technique of removing dust or specks from digital camera sensors or lenses by activating a cleaning mode that vibrates the sensor or lens to shake off particles.

Example sentence: Before a photo shoot, the photographer always performs backflushing to ensure the highest image quality.

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