sifón
siphon; soda siphon
noun see-FOHN Rare
Origin: From Greek siphon 'tube, pipe', via Latin.
Also means
siphon trap (plumbing)
Usage Note
Sifón has two main uses: the curved plumbing trap under sinks and toilets that blocks sewer gases, and the pressurized bottle used to dispense sparkling water or cream. In Spain, agua de sifón refers to carbonated water dispensed this way. In physics it also names the siphon device that moves liquids.
Examples
"El sifón del fregadero está atascado."
Natural Translation
The sink's siphon trap is clogged.
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