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Detailed Synonyms for syphon in English

syphon:

syphon [the ~] noun, British

  1. the syphon
    the syphon; the siphon
    • syphon [the ~] noun, British
    • siphon [the ~] noun, American
  2. the syphon
    the siphon; the syphon; the siphon-trap; the air-trap
  3. the syphon
    – a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled 1
    the siphon; the syphon
    – a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled 1
    • siphon [the ~] noun, American
    • syphon [the ~] noun, British
  4. the syphon
    – 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 1
    the siphon; the syphon
    – 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 1
    • siphon [the ~] noun, American
    • syphon [the ~] noun, British

syphon verb, British

  1. syphon
    – move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action 1
    siphon; syphon
    – move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action 1
    • siphon verb, American
      • siphon gas into the tank1
    • syphon verb, British
  2. syphon
    – convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon 1
    siphon; syphon; siphon off
    – convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon 1

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Related Definitions for "syphon":

  1. a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled1
  2. 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 tube1
  3. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon1