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syphon

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sy·phon  (sfn)
n. & v.
Variant of siphon.
syphon
Noun, vb
same as siphon
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Noun1.syphonsyphon - a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
siphon
tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
2.syphon - a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
siphon
organ - a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
Verb1.syphon - convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
siphon, siphon off
draw, take out - take liquid out of a container or well; "She drew water from the barrel"
Translations
syphon siphon


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In the proprietor's private quarters he called out breezily for a syphon of soda water, saying he was thirsty.
The Innocence Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
There's the whiskey, here's a syphon, and I'll be putting on an overcoat while you help yourself.
The Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. View in context
On the sideboard there was a great collection of empty bottles, spirit decanters and Vichy syphons.
The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
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