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Definition of siphoning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquid transferthe process of moving liquid using a tube and gravity
- Siphoning gasoline from a tank is illegal.
2.
financethe act of secretly taking money or resources for oneself
- The siphoning of funds was discovered during the audit.
Adjective
1.
resource diversiondiverting resources or funds from their intended use
- The siphoning scheme redirected funds to unauthorized projects.
2.
liquid transfertransferring liquid using a tube or pipe
- The siphoning device is efficient for draining tanks.
Origin of siphoning
Greek, siphon (tube) + -ing (action)
Examples of siphoning in a sentence
The manual warns that improper siphoning can introduce air into the coolant line. The siphoning of petty cash went unnoticed until the receipts were checked. Investigators traced the siphoning of donations to a private account. Authorities discovered siphoning activities in the charity's accounts. The investigation revealed siphoning of resources from the main project. The siphoning system was crucial for the irrigation project.
Siphoning equipment is necessary for the brewery's operations.
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- French:siphonnage, détournant, ...
- German:Siphonieren, umleitend, ...
- Italian:sifonatura, deviante, ...
- Spanish:sifonado, de sifonaje, ...
- Portuguese:sifonagem, desviador, ...
- Chinese:虹吸, 挪用的, ...
- Japanese:サイフォン, 資金流用の, ...
- Arabic:سَحْبُ السَّائِلِ بِالأُنْبُوب, مُحَوِّل, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁאַב, מַסְטֶה מַשְׁאַבִּים, ...
- Russian:сифонирование, отвлекающий, ...
- Ukrainian:сіфонування, відхилення, ...
- Hindi:साइफ़निंग, संसाधन विचलन, ...
Definition of siphon - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
liquid transfertr./intr. TECH. pull liquid through a tube using pressure differencetr./intr. TECH.
- He siphoned water from the tank to the garden.
2.
resource diversiontr. Rare draw off resources for another usetr. Rare
- The project siphoned resources from other departments.
Noun
1.
liquid transferTECH. bent tube moving liquid between containers by gravityTECH.
- The siphon helped move water from the tank.
2.
soda dispenserDated UK device for dispensing carbonated waterDated UK
- He used a siphon to add fizz to the drink.
3.
zoologyTECH. tubular organ in aquatic animals or plantsTECH.
- The mollusk uses its siphon to filter water.
Images of siphon
bent tube moving liquid between containers by gravity 
device for dispensing carbonated water
Expressions with siphon
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illegally or unfairly take resources or money
The accountant was caught trying to siphon off funds from the company..
bottle holding carbonated water
The waiter brought a siphon bottle to the table.
bottle that dispenses soda water using gas pressure
He filled his glass from the soda siphon.
Origin of siphon
Greek, siphon (tube)
Examples of siphon in a sentence
She siphoned the liquid into a smaller container. He tried to siphon funds illegally. They siphon water from the river for irrigation. A siphon was used to transfer gasoline between tanks. The aquarium setup included a siphon for water changes. The bartender grabbed the siphon for the cocktail.
A vintage siphon was displayed on the shelf. The squid's siphon helps it move swiftly underwater. Scientists studied the siphon of the sea cucumber.
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- French:siphonner, siphon, ...
- German:siphonieren, Siphon, ...
- Italian:sifonare, sifone, ...
- Spanish:trasvasar, sifón, ...
- Portuguese:sifonar, sifão, ...
- Chinese:抽, 虹吸管, ...
- Japanese:サイフォンで移す, サイフォン, ...
- Arabic:سَحَبَ, سِيفُون, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲבִיר בְּסִיפוֹן, סִיפוֹן, ...
- Russian:откачивать, сифон, ...
- Ukrainian:перекачувати, сифон, ...
- Hindi:साइफन करना, साइफन, ...
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