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Synonyms for siphon

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sahy-fuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsaɪ fən

Définition of siphon

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin sipho (genitive siphonis) "a siphon," from Greek siphon "pipe, tube for drawing wine from a cask," of unknown origin. Related: Siphonal.
  • noun pipe
Example sentences :
  • The principle of the siphon recorder is exactly the inverse of the mirror galvanometer.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • The point of the siphon does not touch the paper, although it is very close.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • She helped herself to soda water from a siphon on the sideboard.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • The footman carried a tray with a bottle, glass, ice, and siphon.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 » by Various
  • The best trap for this purpose is the siphon or running trap.
  • Extract from : « The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) » by Various
  • Try that cane thing, and, while you're about it, there's a siphon in that ice chest over there.
  • Extract from : « The Brentons » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • Also there was a tumbler, a siphon of soda water, and a bottle of port.
  • Extract from : « A Padre in France » by George A. Birmingham
  • A siphon of soda was also in the cabinet, but he left it there.
  • Extract from : « The Dust Flower » by Basil King
  • "Hold 'em," said the gentleman, proffering the bottle and the siphon.
  • Extract from : « Good References » by E. J. Rath
  • His host placed bottle and siphon on a table with meticulous care.
  • Extract from : « Good References » by E. J. Rath

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