siphon
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Noun — A bent tube that uses pressure and gravity to move liquid from one container to a lower one.
How to use siphon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek σίφων (síphōn, "pipe, tube"), via Latin and Old French.
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What does “siphon” mean?
The word “siphon” means a bent tube that uses pressure and gravity to move liquid from one container to a lower one. In plain terms, a tube for moving liquid using gravity, or figuratively, quietly draining money or resources away.
How do you pronounce “siphon”?
“Siphon” is pronounced SEYE-fuhn (/ˈsaɪfən/ in IPA).
How do you use “siphon” in a sentence?
Here is “siphon” used in a sentence: “He used a siphon to drain fuel from the tank.”
What part of speech is “siphon”?
Depending on how it is used, “siphon” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “siphon” come from?
The word “siphon” comes from Latin. From Greek σίφων (síphōn, "pipe, tube"), via Latin and Old French.
How many meanings does “siphon” have?
“Siphon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a bent tube that uses pressure and gravity to move liquid from one container to a lower one.