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Siphon
01
a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
specializzato
informazioni grammaticali
stato di animatezza
inanimato
composizione morfologica
semplice
numerabile
singular
not gender specific
forma plurale
siphons
Esempi
The clam extends its siphon above the sand.
02
a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
Esempi
He used a siphon to drain the aquarium.
to siphon
01
to transfer liquid from one container to another using a tube or hose, typically by creating a vacuum or by gravity
informazioni grammaticali
composizione morfologica
semplice
verbo di movimento
regolare
presente
siphon
3ª persona singolare
siphons
participio presente
siphoning
passato semplice
siphoned
participio passato
siphoned
Esempi
He siphoned gasoline from the car's tank into a spare container using a hose.
02
convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
disapprovativo
figurato
Esempi
The manager siphoned money from the company for personal expenses.
