SYPHON Meaning and
Definition
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A syphon, also spelled siphon, is a device or tube designed to draw liquid from one container to another using gravity and atmospheric pressure. It is commonly used to transfer fluids such as water or gasoline from a higher level to a lower level without the need for mechanical pumps.
At one end of the syphon, there is a tube inserted into the liquid to be transferred. The other end of the tube is placed in the container where the liquid will be collected. The key principle behind the syphon is that the liquid will flow from the higher location to the lower location due to the force of gravity. This process is facilitated by creating a partial vacuum within the tube, which is achieved by initially filling the tube with the liquid and then relying on atmospheric pressure to push the liquid out of the container.
Syphons are commonly used in various fields such as transportation, agriculture, and domestic applications. In transportation, syphons may be used to transfer fuel from one fuel tank to another, or for draining flooded areas. In agriculture, they are often employed to drain water from ponds or irrigation systems. Additionally, syphons find usage in aquariums for water changes or in home applications for transferring liquids between containers.
Overall, syphons provide a simple and efficient means of transferring liquids without the need for complex machinery or electricity.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SYPHON
- ayphon
- zyphon
- xyphon
- dyphon
- eyphon
- wyphon
- stphon
- sgphon
- s7phon
- s6phon
- syohon
- sylhon
- sypgon
- sypbon
- sypnon
- sypjon
- sypuon
- sypyon
Etymology of SYPHON
The word "syphon" has its roots in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "siphōn", which means "pipe" or "tube". This term was later adopted into Latin as "sipho" and then borrowed into English as "siphon". Over time, the spelling of the word evolved, and it is commonly spelled as "syphon" in British English, while "siphon" is more prevalent in American English.
Similar spelling word for SYPHON
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