noun🔗ShareSiphon, HeberA bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another."The plumber used a siphon to transfer water from the overflowing bathtub to the empty sink. "Der Klempner benutzte einen Heber, um Wasser aus der überlaufenden Badewanne in das leere Waschbecken zu befördern.utilitydevicephysicstechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSiphon, SprudelA soda siphon."My dad used the soda siphon to fill the punch bowl for the party. "Mein Vater benutzte den Sprudel, um die Bowle für die Party zu füllen.drinkutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRöhrenförmiges OrganA tubelike organ found in animals or elongated cell found in plants."The plant's long siphon absorbed water efficiently from the dry soil. "Der lange, röhrenförmige Organ der Pflanze absorbierte effizient Wasser aus dem trockenen Boden.organanimalplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbsaugen, abziehenTo transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon."The gardener used a siphon to transfer water from the large bucket to the watering can. "Der Gärtner benutzte einen Siphon, um Wasser aus dem großen Eimer in die Gießkanne abzuziehen.utilitytechnologysciencefunctionprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbzweigen, unterschlagenTo steal or skim off in small amounts; to embezzle."The accountant was suspected of siphoning off company funds for personal use. "Der Buchhalter stand im Verdacht, Firmengelder für den persönlichen Gebrauch abgezweigt zu haben.businessfinancelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
