surge tank

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A storage reservoir used to neutralize pressure in a system that conveys fluid by releasing pressure from sudden increases in volume and by supplying fluid to the system when the pressure drops.

Equivalents

Françaisvase d'expansion

1 more languages

Suomiaaltoilutila tasaussäiliö

CEFR level

B2

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

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See also

surge testing Surged surgency surgeon surgeon general surgeon major

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