sifon

Definitions of sifon
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: hevel, knijpfles, kraanhals, spuitfles, stankafsluiter, zwanehals, zwanenhals
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    type of:
    buis, buisje, kanaal, pijp, pijpje, vlampijp, vuurbuis
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  2. noun
    drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
    synonyms: grondduiker
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    type of:
    gootpijp, regenpijp, rioolbuis
    a pipe through which liquid is carried away
  3. noun
    a transverse and totally enclosed drain under a road or railway
    synonyms: duiker, duikersluis, grondduiker, heul
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    type of:
    gootpijp, regenpijp, rioolbuis
    a pipe through which liquid is carried away
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