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Siphon
01
sifão
a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
especializado
informações gramaticais
estado de animacidade
inanimado
composição morfológica
simples
contável
singular
not gender specific
forma plural
siphons
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de movimento
regular
presente
siphon
3.ª pessoa do singular
siphons
particípio presente
siphoning
pretérito simples
siphoned
particípio passado
siphoned
Exemplos
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
desaprovador
figurado
Exemplos
The manager siphoned money from the company for personal expenses.
