siphon
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Synonyms: syphon, sihon, sipho, sophon, niphon, sipson, tiphon
Antonyms: syphon, sihon, sipho, sophon, niphon, sipson, tiphon
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Noun
- 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.
- A [[soda siphon]].
- {{lb|en|botany|zoology}} A tubelike organ found in animals or elongated cell found in plants.
Verb
- {{lb|en|transitive}} To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon.
- {{lb|en|transitive|by extension}} To transfer directly.
- {{lb|en|transitive|figurative|often with "off"}} To steal or [[skim off]] something, such as money, in small amounts; to [[embezzle]].
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