Siphonage — Si phon*age, n. The action of a siphon. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
siphonage — [sī′fənij] n. the act of siphoning … English World dictionary
siphonage — siphon (also syphon) ► NOUN ▪ a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a container and then down to a lower level, the flow being maintained by atmospheric pressure. ► VERB 1) draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon. 2) draw off (small… … English terms dictionary
siphonage — /suy feuh nij/, n. the action of a siphon. [1850 55; SIPHON + AGE] * * * … Universalium
siphonage — Emptying of the stomach or other cavity by means of a siphon. * * * n. the transfer of liquid from one container to another by means of a bent tube. The procedure is used in gastric lavage, when the stomach is filled with water through a funnel… … Medical dictionary
siphonage — n. act of conveying a liquid through a siphon, act of transferring a liquid from one container to another using a long tube and the force of atmospheric pressure … English contemporary dictionary
siphonage — si·phon·age … English syllables
siphonage — n. the transfer of liquid from one container to another by means of a bent tube. The procedure is used in gastric lavage, when the stomach is filled with water through a funnel and rubber tube, and the tube is then bent downwards to act as a… … The new mediacal dictionary
siphonage — /ˈsaɪfənɪdʒ/ (say suyfuhnij) noun the action of a siphon …
siphonage — ˈsīf(ə)nij noun ( s) Etymology: siphon + age : the action or use of a siphon … Useful english dictionary
