upcurrent

/ˈʌpkərənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a current of water flowing upward, especially in a river or estuary.

“The upcurrent near the dam made the boat difficult to navigate.”

2. noun

a current of air rising upward.

“The upcurrent at the summit of the mountain made it hard to breathe.”

Synonyms

  • ascendant current
  • upflow

Antonyms

  • downstream
  • undercurrent