Imhoff tank en · NOUN
Etymology
Named for German engineer Karl Imhoff (1876–1965).
Meanings
- A chamber for the reception and processing of sewage, divided into an upper chamber for sedimentation and a lower chamber in which the sludge is collected and digested.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imhoff tanks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |