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siphon

/ˈsaɪ.fən/

siphon off

siphonnoun

siphons

/ˈsaɪ.fən/

Translations

siphon

The gardener used a siphon to transfer water from the rain barrel to the garden beds.

Le jardinier a utilisé un siphon pour transférer l’eau du tonneau de pluie vers les plates-bandes.

Additional translations

siphonEn zoologie.

Definitions

A tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level by gravity, the flow being maintained by atmospheric pressure.

The gardener used a siphon to transfer water from the rain barrel to the garden beds.

A tubular organ in an animal, especially a mollusk, through which water is drawn in or expelled.

The squid uses its siphon to propel itself through the water.

Synonyms

siphonverb

siphoned

Past Simple

siphoned

Past Participle

siphoning

Gerund

/ˈsaɪ.fən/

Translations

siphonner

He siphoned the gasoline from the car's tank into a container.

Il a siphonné l’essence du réservoir de la voiture dans un récipient.

Additional translations

détournerAu sens figuré, pour des fonds ou des ressources.

Definitions

To draw off or transfer over a distance, especially by means of a siphon tube.

He siphoned the gasoline from the car's tank into a container.

To illegally or unfairly take money or resources from a source.

The corrupt official was found to have siphoned funds from the public treasury.

Synonyms

draw off

siphonadjective

/ˈsaɪ.fən/

Used attributively to modify nouns in contexts involving a siphon (e.g., "siphon effect").

Translations

siphoniqueTerme technique.

The engineer designed a siphon drainage system to prevent flooding.

L’ingénieur a conçu un système de drainage siphonique pour prévenir les inondations.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or employing a siphon.

The engineer designed a siphon drainage system to prevent flooding.

Synonyms

siphoned (alt. participle)