Syphonage
/saɪˈfɒnɪdʒ/noun
The action or process of transferring liquid by means of a syphon.
Did you know?The Greek siphōn referred to a tube used to draw or transfer liquids, while siphon technology later appeared in ancient devices for moving water and wine without direct pouring.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σίφων (siphōn)
“A tube or pipe used for drawing or transferring liquids”
Ancient Greek
Greek
σιφώνιον (siphōnion)
“A small tube or pipe; a diminutive form related to siphōn”
Classical Latin
Latin
siphō
“A siphon, tube, or pipe for moving liquid”
Medieval Latin
Latin
siphon
“A tube or conduit, especially one used to convey fluid”
17th Century
English
syphon
“A bent tube used to draw liquid from one container into another”
19th Century
English
syphonage
“The action or process of conveying liquid by a syphon”
Modern English
English
syphonage
“Liquid transfer or drainage accomplished through syphon action”
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