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syphon Definition

sy·phon (fən)

noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb

siphon

syphon Usage Examples

Object

  • python: So with 50 seconds remaining of the half I went to siphon the old python of its pre-match sponsors drink.
  • water: I had thoughts of being able to siphon water to my lower beds, but since then I've been dreaming of grander things!

Converse of object

  • flush: We also manufacture market-leading plastic flushing siphons, flushing and inlet valves, in-wall frames and supports, spares and accessories.

Adjective modifier

  • thermic: Photo: 4th January 2000 4th January 2000 Bodmin ' s thermic siphons, viewed through the firehole door.

Modifies a noun

  • tube: If not then check the condition of trimming / siphon tube for blockage.
  • pipe: Work on the siphon pipes used to carry the water supply over the River Wye, pictured in February 1897.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: We could all wear this stuff then siphon it off into the national power supply.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • off: No directory owner has the divine right to siphon off Google's hard won search customers.

Followed by a transitive particle

  • off: Do you think it was acceptable for Arafat to siphon off most of the aid money to his private Swiss bank accounts?

Particle object:

  • water: I don't just want to siphon off the water, but actually have pipes in place to automatically collect.

Noun used with modifier

  • soda: This is the drink used in " soda siphons " - which I suppose is fairly obvious.