Method of operating a filtration device where retained fluid is circulated over the membrane (filter) surface thus preventing undue build-up of filtered material on membrane (filter).
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 151 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)