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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 694560 Last modified 08.03.2026
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Domain legal aspectspackaging techniquestransport & handling - warehousing
tsistern preferred
tank preferred
tank
  • an artificial receptacle, usually rectangular or cylindrical and often of plate-iron, used for storing water, oil, or other liquids in large quantities
  • réservoir de stockage pour tous produits liquides, souvent vertical, a double paroi, acier inoxydable
  • récipient a pression avec tuyauterie et raccords du conteneur citerne destinés a retenir les produits transportés
tsistern preferred
Usage examples
  • Keemia- ja naftakeemiatööstuse ettevõtete töötajad, kes täistööpäeva töötavad: ... tsisternide, mahutite ja keemiaaparatuuri puhastamisel ...
paak
tank preferred
Usage examples
  • ... work with vats, tanks, reservoirs or carboys containing chemical agents ...
tank

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 716859 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain fishing - fish breeding & aquaculture
bassein preferred
paak deprecated
tank preferred
trough
bassein preferred
paak deprecated
tank preferred
Usage examples
  • All production units (ponds, tanks, aquaria, netcages, etc.) are inspected for the presence of dead, weak or abnormally behaving fish.
trough
basin
Tank
allas

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 715412 Last modified 04.09.2014
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Domain analytical chemistry
ilmutusnõu preferred
development chamber preferred
developing chamber
development tank
developing tank
chamber
chambre de développement preferred
cuve de développement
  • tank, jar, or vessel in which thin-layer chromatographic separation takes place
ilmutusnõu preferred
ilmutustank
development chamber preferred
Usage examples
  • A solution of 95:5 by volume of benzene and acetone is introduced into the development chamber to an approximate depth of 1 cm. Alternatively, a 65:35 by volume mixture of hexane and ethyl ether may be used. The tank is closed and left for not less than half an hour to allow equilibration between vapour and liquid.
developing chamber
development tank
Good to know
  • „development tank“ is used in thin-layer and paper chromatography.
developing tank
chamber
tank
chambre de développement preferred
cuve de développement
cuve

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 725520 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain vehicle disposal - ship disposal - aircraft disposalnavigation
mahuti
tank

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 730262 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain alcoholic beverages & non-alcoholic beverages
tank
Usage examples
  • Järgneb saadud õllevirde keetmine ja pumpamine laagerdustankidesse, kus lisatakse sellele pärm. Porter käärib ja laagerdub tankides kuni 70 päeva. Selle ajaga saavutab õlu stabiilse maitse, kaovad ära kõrgemad alkoholid ja vähenevad väävliühendid.
tank
Usage examples
  • Horizontal lager tanks of maximum volume 400 hl are used for lagering (maturation) of the beer.

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