Definition of Siphon

Noun: siphon  sI-fun

  1. A tube running from liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel, such that liquid flows through the tube to the lower level
    - syphon
     
  2. (zoology) a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
    - syphon
Verb: siphon  sI-fun
  1. Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
    - syphon, siphon off
     
  2. Move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
    "siphon gas into the tank"

See also:
sipes
siphonage

Anagrams containing the word siphon

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