Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of or pertaining to a siphon.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Of or pertaining to a siphon.

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to a siphon.

Etymologies

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siphon +‎ -ic

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Examples

  • Around the same time, a similar water closet was introduced that operated on siphonic action.

    Flushed W. Hodding Carter 2006

  • Around the same time, a similar water closet was introduced that operated on siphonic action.

    Flushed W. Hodding Carter 2006

  • Till 1988, one prototype was realized to demonstrate the physics of the self-acting siphonic heat transfer system.

    Chapter 8 1990

  • When siphonic action ceases, the water in the short arm of the siphon empties itself into the main receptacle, and by so doing cleanses the screen.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 Various

  • Porcelain enameled, siphonic, oak saddle seat and cover, oak tank (low set) with marble top and push button, nickel-plated supply pipe with compression stop.

    The Complete Home Oliver R. [Contributor] Williamson 1907

  • Leading European developer of individualized solutions for siphonic roof drainage networks chooses the Philippines for its Asian debut

    NewsBlaze.com Current News - Top Stories 2009

  • All Nottingham Brass corner toilets save water and money with the eco-friendly, siphonic, dual-flush system.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2009

  • LEED points may be awarded for the use of a siphonic design, signifying energy efficient and environmentally-friendly construction practices.

    unknown title 2009

  • Properly calculated siphonic drainage networks can result in reduced site disturbance and preparation, as well as a reduction in the use of construction materials.

    unknown title 2009

  • 2009-04-25 12: 42: 23 - Leading European developer of individualized solutions for siphonic roof drainage networks chooses the Philippines for Its Asian debut

    unknown title 2009

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