"nanotank" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nanotanks [plural]
Etymology: From nano- + tank. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|nano-|tank}} nano- + tank Head templates: {{en-noun}} nanotank (plural nanotanks)
  1. An extremely small tank (in various senses). Synonyms: microtank
    Sense id: en-nanotank-en-noun-AAK0oGfy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with nano-

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2004 July 7, jenn, “FS in Seattle: 2 small SW tanks”, in rec.aquaria.marketplace (Usenet)",
          "text": "The Eclipse has some sort of problem with the light switch and the light fixture may have to be replaced. If so you can order them from the manufacturer, Marineland. (Or retrofit it with a spiffier light and make a coral nanotank!)",
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