Collocations withtank

These are words often used in combination withtank.

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bulk tank
Bulk tank milk samples were examined for campylobacter using the enrichment procedure.
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buoyancy tank
The unusual configuration of the bow buoyancy tank creates a generous amount of stowage space under the foredeck for paddles, buckets, fishing gear, etc.
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cargo tank
During the weekend there was some escape of diesel oil from her bunkers and of crude oil from a damaged cargo tank.
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concrete tank
Drinking water at the orchard was obtained from town supply and stored in a concrete tank.
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external tank
The coolant was being pumped to an external tank when a pipe split and approximately 140 litres were released into the dock.
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fermentation tank
A type of yeast is selected and added, or pitched, to the fermentation tank.
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flotation tank
The removal is achieved by injecting gas bubbles into the water or wastewater in a flotation tank or basin.
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freshwater tank
Broodfish are selected from the salmon in the seasites and transferred to freshwater tanks for maturation and spawning.
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huge tank
The world economy is rather like an old truck going along the road and carrying on it a huge tank of liquid.
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propane tank
A propane tank car ruptured and explosions caused fires that destroyed the city center, which included numerous houses and businesses.
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propellant tank
A third, smaller upright bottle, the propellant tank, was located between the fuel tanks.
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reef tank
To transition a molly to saltwater, adjustment time is needed; increase the salt content to match the reef tank over a period of three hours.
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steel tank
It was originally topepd with a small wooden tank; the current steel tank was installed in 1931.
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tank battalion
This was made up of two mountain infantry divisions, one infantry division, one mechanised brigade, one artillery brigade, and a tank battalion.
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tank commander
I understand that a new staff officer, the tank commander, is being brought into the divisional headquarters.
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tank destroyer
The fact is that the best tank destroyer is still another tank, because only in this way can power and mobility be fully matched.
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tank regiment
Taking an infantry battalion out on exercise nowadays is very similar to taking a tank regiment out 10 to 15 years ago.
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tank shell
Hospital officials say it was from a tank shell that hit a house.
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toilet tank
The guy who used to float around the toilet tank in a little boat?
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underground tank
He uses a crystal as a key, allowing an underground tank to rise.
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