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siphonage|ˈsaɪfənɪdʒ|
Also sy-.
[f. siphon n. + -age. Cf. F. siphonage.]
The action of drawing off liquid by means of a siphon; also spec., the accidental emptying of a siphon-trap.
1855Orr's Circ. Sci., Elem. Chem. 353 A heavy yellow liquor..sinks to the bottom, and may be withdrawn by syphonage. 1884Century Mag. Dec. 260/1 Siphonage is due to the rapid movement through the trap of air. 1897Allbutt's Syst. Med. III. 437 The stomach-pump or a free syphonage of the stomach may be promptly used. |