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Definition of flush tank

1 : a tank holding a supply of water or sewage for periodically flushing out a sewer
2 : a small tank equipped with a float and ball valve for flushing a water closet

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“Flush tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flush%20tank. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.

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