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COUNTERCURRENT

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Countercurrent.

Countercurrent - as a noun

A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosscurrentripriptidetide rip

Actions counter to the main group activity

Example: "Political crosscurrents disrupted the conference"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosscurrent

Countercurrent - as an adjective

Running in an opposite direction.

Example Sentences

"In swimming, countercurrent is used to describe a current that flows in the opposite direction to the main current."
"Salmon swim upstream using countercurrents to overcome the force of the river."
"The countercurrent exchange in a fish's gills allows for efficient oxygen extraction."
"The efficiency of heat exchange in the dolphin's fins is due to countercurrent circulation."
"A countercurrent flow separator is used to separate two immiscible liquids based on their density."
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Word Game Points

Is COUNTERCURRENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countercurrent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COUNTERCURRENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is COUNTERCURRENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countercurrent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERCURRENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is COUNTERCURRENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countercurrent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERCURRENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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