SIPHONS Meaning and
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A siphon is a tube or pipe that allows the transfer of liquid from a higher elevation to a lower one through gravity and atmospheric pressure. It consists of a U-shaped tube or hose, with one end submerged in the liquid source and the other end at a lower level where the liquid is desired to flow. The siphon works based on the principle of hydrostatic pressure and the difference in fluid levels.
To initiate the siphoning process, the liquid source end is filled with the liquid, thereby creating a continuous column. As gravity acts on the liquid column, it creates a pressure difference between the two ends of the siphon, causing the liquid to flow from the higher end to the lower end. However, this flow does not occur spontaneously but depends on various factors, such as the height difference, liquid properties, and the absence of air leaks. The siphoning action stops when the liquid level in the source vessel drops below the bend in the siphon or when air enters the tube, breaking the continuous column.
Siphons are widely used in various applications, such as draining water from one container to another, transferring fuel between tanks, or even brewing coffee. They are particularly useful when it is impractical or desirable to use a pump or when the flow requirement is relatively low.
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Etymology of SIPHONS
The word "siphon" has Ancient Greek origins. It comes from the Greek word "siphōn" (σίφων), which means "tube" or "pipe". This term later passed into Latin as "sipho" before being adopted into the English language as "siphon". The concept and technology of siphoning liquids likely predates the specific word, but the term itself has its roots in the ancient Greek language.
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