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siphon

/sɪfɒn/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does siphon mean?

noun, verb

A tube or pipe with one end lower than the other, used for drawing a liquid from one container to another without the use of a pump. To draw or suck up a liquid through a tube or pipe, typically by creating a partial vacuum.

Example

"She used a siphon to transfer the oil from the old car to the new one."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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