Definitions for syphon

Overview of noun syphon

The noun syphon has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. siphon, syphon

(a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube)

2. siphon, syphon

(a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled)

Overview of verb syphon

The verb syphon has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. siphon, syphon, siphon off

(convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon)