Siphon
/sˈaɪfən/
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Definition
(noun) A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.
Sentence Examples
Everyday, politicians siphon money from tax-payers.
William used every trick in the book to siphon money from the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He used a rubber tube to ____ gasoline from the tank into a small container.