counterflux

/kaʊntərˈflʌks/

Definitions

1. noun

A flow or current that moves in the opposite direction of another flow or current, especially in the context of electromagnetic or thermal phenomena.

“The counterflux of heat from the north caused the temperature in the city to remain relatively stable.”

Synonyms

  • countercurrent
  • opposite flow

Antonyms

  • current
  • flux