buffer tank
US: /ˈbʌfɚ tæŋk/
Definition

Definition of buffer tank - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.tank in a system that holds extra fluid to smooth flow changesTECH.
  • The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
immune invulnerable resistant

Adjective

technologyTECH.relating to equipment that includes a vessel smoothing liquid flowTECH.
  • The buffer tank pump must be inspected every six months.
unperceived unrecognized
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Expressions with buffer

buffer the blowv.
lessen the impact of something negative
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
nail buffern.
tool used to make nails smooth and shiny
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
buffer layern.
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
buffer storen.
temporary storage area for data awaiting processing
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready..
buffer zonen.
area providing protection between states
The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.
memory buffern.
temporary storage area in a computer that holds data while transferring
The graphics card uses a memory buffer to store frames before display.

Expressions with tank

shark tankn.
large tank for keeping sharks in aquariums
The aquarium's shark tank was the main attraction.
tank upv.
fill a vehicle's tank with fuel
We need to tank up before the long drive.
drunk tankn.
jail cell for temporarily holding intoxicated individuals
He was thrown into the drunk tank after causing a disturbance at the bar..
tank itv.
endure or withstand something difficult
She had to tank it through the tough training sessions.
built like a tankadj.
very strong and sturdy like a tank
That phone is built like a tank.
in the tankadj.
performing poorly or failing
The company's stock is in the tank this quarter.
think tankn.
group of experts giving advice or doing research on important issues
The think tank published a report on climate policy.
water tankn.
container for storing water
The water tank on the roof holds 500 gallons.
army tankn.
heavily armored military vehicle with a cannon
The army tank rolled across the battlefield.
empty the tankv.
remove all contents from a container
They need to empty the tank before refilling it.

Terms related to buffer tank

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immuneimperviousinsusceptibleinvulnerableresistantunaffectedunreceptiveunresponsiveconcealedhiddeninvisibleundetected

Examples of buffer tank in a sentence

  • The heating system’s buffer tank stores surplus hot water for peak demand.
  • The buffer tank design includes extra valves for emergency shutdown.
  • We installed a backup generator on the buffer tank line system.

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  1. French:réservoir tampon, tampon, ...
  2. German:Puffertank, pufferspeicherbezogen, ...
  3. Italian:serbatoio tampone, di accumulo, ...
  4. Spanish:tanque de amortiguación, del depósito de amortiguación, ...
  5. Portuguese:tanque tampão, do depósito tampão, ...
  6. Chinese:缓冲罐, 缓冲罐的, ...
  7. Japanese:バッファタンク, バッファタンク付き, ...
  8. Arabic:خَزَّان عَازِل, عازِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְכָל אִיזּוּן, מִכָּל אִזּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:буферная ёмкость, буферный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:буферний резервуар, буферного бака, ...
  12. Hindi:बफ़र टैंक, संतुलन टैंक, ...
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