siphonage
[ sahy-fuh-nij ]
/ ˈsaɪ fə nɪdʒ /
noun
the action of a siphon.
Words nearby siphonage
sip,
sipe,
siphnos,
siphon,
siphon bottle,
siphonage,
siphonapterous,
siphono-,
siphonophore,
siphonostele,
siphuncle
Example sentences from the Web for siphonage
A condition somewhat similar, but acting in a reverse way, is presented in what is commonly termed "siphonage."
Medical definitions for siphonage
siphonage
[ sī′fə-nĭj ]
n.
The emptying of a cavity, such as the stomach, by means of a siphon.