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Keywords: Siphon, Streambed, Trapway, Whirlpool, Dredge

Related Terms: Aerator, Drain, Fountain, Influent, Outfall, Overflow, Plumbing, Priming, Soil Pipe, Sparger, Sprinkler, Submergence, Sump, Tank, Trap, Storm Water, Eductor, Storage Tank, Submersible Pump, P Trap, Retention Basin, Pumping Station, Entrainment, Diverter, Suction Line, Jet Pump, P-Trap, Sump Pump, Detention Pond, Impoundment, Water Jet, Main Drain, Drain Valve, Powerhead, Drip, Anti-Siphon, Flushing, Forebay, Outlet, Vacuum Breaker, Sprinkler Irrigation, Retention Pond, Condensate Pump, Wet Vent, Whirlpool Tub, Intake, Dwv, Prime, Air Lock

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an artificially produced flow of water

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A feature of a toilet that is designed to start the siphoning action quickly by directing water into the trap way. Jets are also used in bathtubs to create a whirlpool type effect.

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Line of hose from Water Tender Ladder

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Is that component on a suction dredge that water is pumped into, and which creates suction up through the suction hose. The jet is designed so that streambed material can be pumped directly to the recovery system without having to be rum through the water pump.

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An orifice or other feature of a toilet that is designed to direct water into the trapway quickly, to start the siphon action.

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