| 释义 |
Siphonage
Si´phon`age
| n. | 1. | The action of a siphon. |
siphonage
siphonageThe withdrawal of liquid, as from a trap, 1, resulting from suction caused by liquid flow.siphonage
siphonage [si´fon-ij] the use of the siphon, as in gastric lavage or in draining the bladder.si·phon·age (sī'fŏn-ăj), Emptying of the stomach or other cavity by means of a siphon.back siphonage A reversal of the normal flow of water or other liquid due to a negative-pressure gradient. Back siphonage in a water system may result in contamination, triggering a “boil order” (i.e., an order to boil water before drinking so as to kill potential contaminants).si·phon·age (sī'fŏn-ăj) Emptying of the stomach or other cavity by means of a siphon. ThesaurusSeesiphon |