tankage

[ tang-kij ]

noun

1. the capacity of a tank or tanks.
2. the act or process of storing liquid in a tank.
3. the fee charged for such storage.
4. the residue from tanks in which carcasses and other offal have been steamed and the fat has been rendered, used as a fertilizer.

tankage

/ ˈtæŋkɪdʒ /

noun

1. the capacity or contents of a tank or tanks
2. the act of storing in a tank or tanks, or a fee charged for such storage
3. agriculture
   1. fertilizer consisting of the dried and ground residues of animal carcasses
   2. a protein supplement feed for livestock

Word History and Origins

Origin of tankage¹

First recorded in 1865–70; tank + -age

Example Sentences

End users like homes and businesses would need to switch their own tankage and private pipes to the new fuel, at a greater cost than paying more for propane that is trucked in.

From Reuters

Storage rates are not publicly disclosed and vary widely, with long-term tankage cheaper than short-term.

From Reuters

Occidental, NuStar and other companies have made major investments in additional dock and tankage facilities and are planning additional ones, while several pipelines between the Permian Basin and the port are in the planning stage.

From New York Times

The 60 million barrel mark is a better indicator of "full" because of tank blending requirements, according to seven people who use storage space or analyze the tankage.

From Reuters

In the preceding twelve months we had increased the oil tankage at Brest more than fourfold, sent over repair ships, and augmented its repair facilities.

From Project Gutenberg