siphonage

[ sahy-fuh-nij ]

noun

1. the action of a siphon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of siphonage¹

First recorded in 1850–55; siphon + -age

Example Sentences

The New York Times found it necessary to issue a warning on its garden page to the effect that unless special protective devices were installed poisons might get into the water supply by back siphonage.

From Literature

The S trap is, upon the whole, the best, but it should be provided with a vent-pipe to prevent siphonage.

From Project Gutenberg

Are the pipes properly trapped, and is there liability to the removal of water from any of the traps, either by siphonage or evaporation, to such an extent as to break the seal?

From Project Gutenberg

Where several vessels lead into the same waste-pipe these small diameters may increase the tendency to the emptying of the traps by siphonage, but if proper mechanical traps are used for baths, wash-bowls, and laundry-tubs, and if ample flushing appliances are connected with kitchen- and pantry-sinks, the temporary removal of the trapping-water by siphonage may generally be disregarded.

From Project Gutenberg

Each closet must, however, be carefully tested by itself: a very small warp or twist produced in the baking may so interfere with the siphonage as to make it practically worthless, and the basin cannot be altered or repaired.

From Project Gutenberg