Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

flexitank

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: flex-i-tank
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A liquid storage container made from flexible material such as polyurethane.

Example Sentences

"We have flexitanks, which are ideal for one-way shipment of non-hazardous liquids: and up to 30 flexitanks can be stowed in a standard 20ft box for empty return at minimal cost."
"The military has long been one of the largest purchasers of flexitanks, employing them for (among other things) water storage during deployments. But that's by no means the only application."

Etymology

From a brand name. Blend of flexible + tank.

Inflected Forms

flexitanks (plural)

Questions

What does flexitank mean?: A liquid storage container made from flexible material such as polyurethane.
Where does flexitank come from?: From a brand name. Blend of flexible + tank.

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