"flexitank" meaning in All languages combined

See flexitank on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: flexitanks [plural]
Etymology: From a brand name. Blend of flexible + tank. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|flexible|tank}} Blend of flexible + tank Head templates: {{en-noun}} flexitank (plural flexitanks)
  1. A liquid storage container made from flexible material such as polyurethane.

Inflected forms

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