siphonage
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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.