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How to say siphon and what does siphon mean?

siphon

verb, noun

How to pronounce siphon?

The word siphon sounds like si-phon
/'saɪfən/

What is the definition of siphon?

verbconvey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
nouna tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
nouna tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
verbmove a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
Examples
  • siphon gas into the tank