flexitank

English

Etymology

From a brand name. Blend of flexible +‎ tank.

Noun

flexitank (plural flexitanks)

1. A liquid storage container made from flexible material such as polyurethane.
   • 1989, Hazardous Cargo Bulletin:

     We have flexitanks, which are ideal for one-way shipment of non-hazardous liquids: and up to 30 flexitanks can be stowed in a standard 20ft box for empty return at minimal cost.

   • 2006, Industrial Fabric Products Review:

     The military has long been one of the largest purchasers of flexitanks, employing them for (among other things) water storage during deployments. But that's by no means the only application.