siphon


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Synonyms for siphon

a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube

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a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled

convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon

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move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action

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One way this can be managed is by actively and continually educating the population on the dangers of fuel siphoning and also punishing those who seize every opportunity to siphon fuel.
Sarabium Siphon - Press Photo CAIRO - 11 June 2019: The construction of Sarabium Siphon in the Suez Canal axis will be completed by the end of the year, Ismailiya Governor Hamdy Othman announced on Tuesday.
Ascidians have two apertures: the branchial siphon draws large quantities of water into the body to filter food, and the atrial siphon is the exit point for waste and for larval dispersal.
Expressing his perplexity at those 'defending the plunderers', the prime minister said the scale and methods used to 'siphon off public money' were 'incredulous and mind-boggling'.
Other tech companies have their ocean awareness in place and do not show the siphon in their squid emoji.
AN award-winning IT apprentice from Cardiff is now reaping the rewards of work-based learning after completing an apprenticeship with SIPHON, part of the Nuvias Group.
He was preparing to sleep when he became aware of a man appearing to siphon fuel from his tank.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Farrukh Naveed inaugurated the project near Noorpur Siphon, Pasrur tehsil.
An investigation is under way into the death of Rebecca Burger and whether a faulty siphon on a highpressure canister used to make and dispense whipped cream was at fault, the prosecutor's office in the eastern city of Mulhouse said.
The Practice is based on the UC capabilities and services provided by SIPHON Networks, which became part of the Nuvias Group in October 2016.
The safety related devices in the JRTR were the decay tank and siphon breaker as shown in Figures 1 and 2, respectively.
FINANCE WALES has made a profitable exit from Cwmbranbased unified communications and cloud-based telephony solutions firm Siphon Networks.
4 October 2016 - US-based pan-EMEA distribution business Nuvias Group has acquired UK-based unified communications solutions provider Siphon Networks, the company said.
Unable to get a good siphon going, he gave up and dropped the hose on the floor and left the room to take care of other chores.
Flow of water was 15210 cusecs at Jassar, 12800 cusecs at Ravi Siphon, 12600 cusecs at Shahdara, 17885 cusecs at Balloki and 23175 at Sidhnai in River Ravi.