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siphon
/ˈsaɪfən/
noun
syfon
Also
lejek(m)
Definition
A tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level by gravity, or a device used to draw off liquid.
Examples
He used a siphon to drain the fuel from the tank.
Użył syfonu, aby spuścić paliwo ze zbiornika.
The old washing machine had a built-in siphon.
Stara pralka miała wbudowany syfon.
Collocations
fuel siphonchemical siphonuse a siphon
verb
odsysać
Also
przelewaćwyprowadzać
Definition
To draw off or transfer liquid by means of a siphon, or to illegally or unfairly draw off funds or resources.
Examples
They siphoned water from the pool into the garden.
Odsysali wodę z basenu do ogrodu.
The criminals siphoned millions of dollars from the company's accounts.
Przestępcy wyprowadzili miliony dolarów z kont firmy.
Collocations
siphon off fundssiphon fuelsiphon water
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