Siphon
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sifon, rörformigt organ
a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
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sifon, sifonrör
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
to siphon
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sifonera, överföra med slang
to transfer liquid from one container to another using a tube or hose, typically by creating a vacuum or by gravity
Exempel
He siphoned gasoline from the car's tank into a spare container using a hose.
Han siphonerade bensin från bilens tank till en reservbehållare med hjälp av ett rör.
The bartender siphoned beer from the keg into the glass by using a manual pump.
Bartendern siphonerade öl från fatet till glaset med hjälp av en manuell pump.
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överföra, sifonera
convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
