sifão

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sifão

/si.ˈfɐ̃w̃/ Portugal

Where it comes from

Do latim sipho, -ōnis.

noun

tubagem curva, utilizada no escoamento de pias, lavatórios e sanitas

In English

trap bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gase
siphon bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

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"sifão." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/pt/sif%C3%A3o. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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"sifão." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/pt/sif%C3%A3o.

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@misc{sifa_o_2026,
  title = {sifão},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pt/sif%C3%A3o},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}