detank

verb 2

Definitions

verb

1

To empty (some substance) from a tank.

During the test, the conformal skin heaters were operated and exercised to simulate various thermal conditions; the cabin was pressurized and depressurized; simulated propellant was detanked; […]

2

To empty (a vehicle or equipment, or its tanks).

The number two oxygen tank in the Service Module could not be detanked properly after the countdown demonstration test.

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