reflows

/ˈriːfloʊz/

Meanings

verb

To flow back again.

Examples :

"The sea flows and reflows."

verb

To cause to flow again, to remelt.

Examples :

"Reflowing solder is a common form of rework in the manufacture of printed circuit boards: you heat up the solder and it flows where it should have flowed the first time."

material technical industry process chemistry

verb

(wordprocessing) To modify the layout of text around other objects in a document.

Examples :

"When you move the picture in the report, the text automatically reflows around it. "

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Related Words

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

solder noun

/ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/

Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.

"The technician used the solder to join the broken wires on the circuit board. "

common noun

/ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɑmən/

Mutual good, shared by more than one.

"The common good of the school is ensured by a strong parent-teacher association. "

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

picture noun

/ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

"The art class displayed a picture of a beautiful sunset. "

reflowing verb

/ˌriːˈfloʊɪŋ/ /riˈfloʊɪŋ/

To flow back again.

"The sea flows and reflows."

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

printed verb

/pɹɪntɪd/

To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine; often used with out or off: print out, print off.

"Print the draft double-spaced so we can mark changes between the lines."

wordprocessing noun

/ˈwɜːrdˌprɑːsesɪŋ/ /ˈwɜːrdˌproʊsesɪŋ/

The creation, input, editing and formatting of documents and other text using software on a computer

"Many students use wordprocessing to write their essays and reports for school. "

circuit noun

[ˈsəɾ.kɪʈ] [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət]

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution

"The satellite completed a circuit of the Earth every 90 minutes. "

objects noun

/ˈɒbdʒɛkts/ /əbˈdʒɛkts/

A thing that has physical existence.

"The children collected colorful objects from the beach, like seashells and smooth stones. "

boards noun

/bɔːdz/ /bɔːɹdz/

A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.

"The carpenter used several wooden boards to build the new bookshelf. "