thermosiphon

American

[thur-muh-sahy-fuhn] / ˌθɜr məˈsaɪ fən /

noun

an arrangement of siphon tubes that enables water in a heating apparatus to circulate by means of convection.

thermosiphon British

/ ˌθɜːməʊˈsaɪfən /

noun

a system in which a coolant is circulated by convection caused by a difference in density between the hot and cold portions of the liquid

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Etymology

Origin of thermosiphon

First recorded in 1825–35; thermo- + siphon

Example Sentences

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The new cooling plants in many Nunavut rinks use a thermosiphon system, in which metal pipes below the arena floor send warm air outside the building.

From New York Times

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