Siphoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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siphoned
[ ˈsaɪfənd ]
liquid extraction
Siphoned means to draw off or transfer a liquid from one container to another using a tube. It typically involves using gravity and atmospheric pressure to remove the liquid efficiently. This method is widely employed in various industries, including brewing and chemistry.
Synonyms
drained, drawn off, extracted, removed.
Examples of usage
- He siphoned gas from the tank.
- The technician siphoned the coolant from the system.
- She siphoned water to fill the pond.
- The thief siphoned funds from the account.
Translations
Translations of the word "siphoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sifonado
🇮🇳 सिफ़न किया हुआ
🇩🇪 abgezapft
🇮🇩 disedot
🇺🇦 висмоктаний
🇵🇱 sifonowany
🇯🇵 サイフォンされた
🇫🇷 siphonné
🇪🇸 sifonado
🇹🇷 sifonlanmış
🇰🇷 시폰된
🇸🇦 مضغوط
🇨🇿 sifonovaný
🇸🇰 sifónovaný
🇨🇳 抽走的
🇸🇮 sifoniran
🇮🇸 sifónuð
🇰🇿 сипондалған
🇬🇪 სიფონირებული
🇦🇿 sifonlanmış
🇲🇽 sifonado
Etymology
The term 'siphon' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the Greek word 'siphōn', meaning 'tube' or 'pipe'. The word made its way into Latin as 'siphonem', which was used in the context of tubes and pipes for transferring fluids. The modern use of the term to describe the act of drawing a liquid through a tube developed alongside advancements in fluid mechanics and the understanding of atmospheric pressure. Over time, the term has been adopted in various scientific fields, symbolizing both the physical process of liquid transfer and a metaphorical sense of drawing off resources or information. Its usage has grown in everyday language, extending beyond physical contexts to describe actions like extricating funds or information discreetly.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,149 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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