flowback

Etymology

Deverbal from flow back.

flowback means the flowing backward of a fluid. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

The flowing backward of a fluid.“The flowback of a proppant following fracture stimulation treatment is a major concern because of the damage to equipment and loss in well production.”
Any change back to a former place or situation by gradual movement.“The flowback of returning Arab 'guest workers' from Arab oil-rich states may be decomposed into two components: […]”