syphoned

sy·phon

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-fuh n]
- /ˈsaɪ fən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-fuh n]
- /ˈsaɪ fən/

Definitions of syphoned word

noun syphoned a tube or conduit bent into legs of unequal length, for use in drawing a liquid from one container into another on a lower level by placing the shorter leg into the container above and the longer leg into the one below, the liquid being forced up the shorter leg and into the longer one by the pressure of the atmosphere. 1
noun syphoned siphon bottle. 1
noun syphoned a projecting tubular part of some animals, especially certain mollusks, through which liquid enters or leaves the body. 1

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Origin of syphoned

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin sīphōn- (stem of sīphō) < Greek síphōn, sī́phōn pipe, tube

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Parts of speech for Syphoned

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preposition

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exclamation

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syphoned popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

syphoned usage trend in Literature

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