siphon
Definitions of siphon
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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
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drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gastype of:bouche d'égout, conduit d'égout, tuyau d'écoulement, tuyau d'égouta pipe through which liquid is carried away
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