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siphoning

[ˈsaɪfənɪŋ]

siphoning Definition

  • 1the process of drawing off liquid by means of a siphon
  • 2to draw off or convey (liquid) through a siphon

Using siphoning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "siphoning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was caught siphoning gasoline from the car.

  • Example

    The aquarium was cleaned by siphoning water out and replacing it with fresh water.

  • Example

    She siphoned off some of the profits for her own use.

siphoning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for siphoning

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Summary: siphoning in Brief

Siphoning [ˈsaɪfənɪŋ] is the process of drawing off liquid through a siphon. It can also mean to draw off or convey liquid through a siphon. Examples include siphoning gasoline from a car, cleaning an aquarium by siphoning water out and replacing it with fresh water, and siphoning off some of the profits for personal use.