IPA: /ˈsaɪfən/
KK: /ˈsaɪfən/
intransitive verb
Definition: To move liquid from one place to another using a tube, often by creating a difference in pressure or height.
Example: The water will siphon from the tank into the garden below.
noun
Definition: A tube or pipe shaped like an inverted U that is used to move liquid from one place to another, often by using atmospheric pressure.
Example: He used a siphon to transfer the water from the tank to the garden.
transitive verb
Definition: To draw liquid from one place to another using a tube, often by creating a difference in pressure or elevation.
Example: He used a siphon to transfer the water from the tank to the garden.