siphonicadj.
/sʌɪˈfɒnɪk/, U.S. /saɪˈfɑnɪk/ 1. Zoology. Of or pertaining to a siphon; siphonal.
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1832 R. Owen Mem. Pearly Nautilus 63 The siphonic artery.
1836 W. Buckland Geol. & Mineral. I. xv. 322 The siphonic apertures of the transverse plates.
2. Of or pertaining to, working by means of, on the principle of, a siphon.
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1884 Cent. Mag. 29 257 The siphonic action, or suction.
1884 Internat. Health Exhib. Official Catal. 59/2 Syphonic Water Closets, Urinal and Cistern.
1884 Internat. Health Exhib. Official Catal. 74/1 Automatic Syphonic System of Ventilation.
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