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Meaning of retention tank | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A tank for the retention of toilet waste, e.g. on a train.

Examples

“Eleven four-coach 'Castles' are on order⟳, with eight delivered. These are former GWR Mk 3s that have⟳ been converted by fitting sliding doors, passenger information screens and retention tanks.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

retention time retentionist Retentions Retentive Retentively Retentiveness

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