SIPHON, PLUNGING
\sˈa͡ɪfən], \sˈaɪfən], \s_ˈaɪ_f_ə_n]\
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An instrument, used in pharmacy for obtaining a specimen,-at times, a measured specimen, - of any liquid. With this view, the instrument is immersed into liquid, and allowed to remain there until full. The opening at the top is then closed with the thumb; and the contents, thus removed, are allowed to flow out by removing the thumb and permitting the entrance of air. It is a form of the pipette.
By Robley Dunglison
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