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detank en · VERB

Etymology

From de- + tank.

Meanings

1. (transitive) To empty (some substance) from a tank.
   • During the test, the conformal skin heaters were operated and exercised to simulate various thermal conditions; the cabin was pressurized and depressurized; simulated propellant was detanked; […] 1974, NASA technical note (part 7612, page 53)
2. (transitive) To empty (a vehicle or equipment, or its tanks).
   • The number two oxygen tank in the Service Module could not be detanked properly after the countdown demonstration test. 1970, Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Symposium Proceedings, volumes 14-15, page 127:

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