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Siphon
ˈsʌɪfn
Siphon definitions
noun
siphon
siphons
syphon
syphons
- a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level of its own accord. Once the liquid has been forced into the tube, typically by suction or immersion, flow continues unaidedtube conduit hose main duct line channel canal conveyor pipeline drain tubing piping siphon cylinder
- a tubular organ in an aquatic animal, especially a mollusc, through which water is drawn in or expelled
verb
siphon
siphoned
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- draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon
"a piece of tubing was used to siphon petrol"
- draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly
"he's been siphoning money off the firm"