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refluxer

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English

Etymology

From reflux + -er.

Noun

refluxer (plural refluxers)

  1. (chemistry) An apparatus fitted with a reflux condenser.
  2. One who suffers from acid reflux.
    • 2007 July 31, Anahad O’Connor, “The Claim: Chewing Gum After a Meal Can Prevent Heartburn”, in New York Times:
      It found that the beneficial effects of chewing gum on heartburn lasted up to three hours, “with a more profound effect in refluxers than in controls.”
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