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expansion tank

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small tank that is partially filled with air to protect closed water heating systems (not open to atmospheric pressure) and domestic hot-water systems from excessive pressure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: expansion vessel

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  • Spanish: vaso de expansión — Translations