siphonage

/ˈsaɪfənɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The action or process of using a siphon to move a liquid from one container to another.
    • The plumber explained that siphonage can help drain a clogged sink.
    • Siphonage is a simple way to transfer wine from a barrel without disturbing the sediment.
    • In chemistry class, we demonstrated siphonage using a rubber tube and two beakers.