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Siphon

🔄 Synonyms of "Siphon"

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Word	Definition
syphonnoun	Alternative spelling of siphon. [A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.]
siphon offverb	convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Siphon"

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Word	Definition
syphonnoun	Alternative spelling of siphon. [A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.]
siphon offverb	convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
drainnoun	(chiefly US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
trapnoun	A machine or other device designed to catch (and sometimes kill) animals, either by holding them in a container, or by catching hold of part of the body.
exhalentnoun	Alternative form of exhalant. [exhaling (emitting a fluid)]
exhalantnoun	Something that emits a fluid
inhalent	Used for inhaling.
excurrent	(botany) Of a vein or costa, extending beyond the tip or the margin of a leaf.
fountainnoun	An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.
rising mainnoun	The pipe through which water from an engine is delivered to an elevated reservoir.
ductnoun	A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another.
leadernoun	Any person who leads or directs.
flowoffnoun	Liquid that flows off or out of something.
bottle trapnoun	(plumbing) A bottle-like reservoir that fits the pipe below a drain and collects waste.
pipelinenoun	A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.
sinkholenoun	(geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.
breezernoun	A (pre-mixed) alcoholic drink containing rum and a fruit flavor like orange.
conduitnoun	A channel or pathway through which something is conducted, carried, etc.
drainage pipenoun	A conduit for the removal of water or waste water.
seweragenoun	A network of sewer pipes that geographically transfers wastewater; a sewer system.