Engelsk navneord: syphon |
1. | syphon (om genstand) 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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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | siphon |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | tube, tubing |
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2. | syphon (om dyr) a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | siphon |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | organ |
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| Overordnet emneområde | zoological science, zoology |
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