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storage tank

[/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ tæŋk/]
nounpl: storage tanks
tanque de armazenamento
1. A large container or vessel used to store liquids, gases, or other materials for later use
The factory uses a large storage tank to keep water for production.
A fábrica usa um grande tanque de armazenamento para manter água para produção.
2. A cylindrical or rectangular vessel designed to hold fuel, chemicals, or other substances safely
The propane storage tank must be inspected regularly for safety.
O tanque de armazenamento de propano deve ser inspecionado regularmente por segurança.
Synonyms
reservoircontainercisternvat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tanque de armazenamento
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tanque de estocagem
alternative term, more common in industrial contexts
Portugal
depósito de armazenamento
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

water storage tank
fuel storage tank
pressure storage tank
above-ground storage tank
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