Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antisiphon

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-siphon
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Preventing the siphoning of fluid.

Example Sentences

"Because an antisiphon device has no role to play in these guns, they do not inspire modification, though their cylinders too can cause accidents."

Etymology

From anti- + siphon.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Questions

What does antisiphon mean?: Preventing the siphoning of fluid.
Where does antisiphon come from?: From anti- + siphon.

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