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footfootfoot · 12-11-2010, 09:19 AM

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Vacuum siphons

Experiments have shown that siphons can operate in a vacuum, provided that the liquids are pure and degassed and surfaces are very clean.[31][32][33]
[edit] Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) entry on siphon, published in 1911, states that a siphon works by atmospheric pressure. Stephen Hughes of Queensland University of Technology criticised this in a 2010 article[9] which was widely reported in the media.[34][35][36][37] The OED editors stated, "there is continuing debate among scientists as to which view is correct. ... We would expect to reflect this debate in the fully updated entry for siphon, due to be published later this year."[38] Dr. Hughes continued to defend his view of the siphon in a late September post at the Oxford blog.[39]

12-11-2010, 09:19 AM	#8
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	From your favorite source of all things informational: Vacuum siphons Experiments have shown that siphons can operate in a vacuum, provided that the liquids are pure and degassed and surfaces are very clean.[31][32][33] [edit] Oxford English Dictionary The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) entry on siphon, published in 1911, states that a siphon works by atmospheric pressure. Stephen Hughes of Queensland University of Technology criticised this in a 2010 article[9] which was widely reported in the media.[34][35][36][37] The OED editors stated, "there is continuing debate among scientists as to which view is correct. ... We would expect to reflect this debate in the fully updated entry for siphon, due to be published later this year."[38] Dr. Hughes continued to defend his view of the siphon in a late September post at the Oxford blog.[39] __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs