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I . siphon [ˈsaɪfən] N

siphon
sifão m

II . siphon [ˈsaɪfən] VB trans

siphon

siphon off VB trans

siphon off money:

siphon off

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The translucent tunic encloses a fluid-filled body with irregular bulges and two inconspicuous siphons.
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The plot kicked into gear when the guys found out a rival airline was siphoning oil from a nature preserve.
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Certain septic tank designs include siphons or other methods of increasing the volume and velocity of outflow to the drainage field.
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At the top of the body is the large atrial siphon through which water flows out.
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They do not have enough fuel to travel the whole way, so they stop by an abandoned car hoping to siphon some.
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The principle of the siphon has also been attributed to him.
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Nonetheless, siphons were versatile and effective if well-built and well-maintained.
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However, examination of fossil mecopterans show they had siphon feeding apparatus that could fertilize early gymnosperms by feeding on their nectar and pollen.
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Both originate from the embryonic neural tube and are located between the two siphons.
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He can use these tentacles to siphon blood from his victims.
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