Tank wagon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005872",
  "term": "Tank wagon",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of railway freight car, also known as a tank car, designed to transport bulk liquids or compressed gases without requiring intermediate packaging. The wagon consists of a cylindrical tank mounted horizontally on a frame with wheels. Tank wagons are classified by the type of commodity they carry, such as petroleum products, chemicals, or food-grade liquids, with specific linings and fittings for each.",
  "synonyms": [
    "tank car",
    "tanker"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "tank car",
    "tanker"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kesselwagen",
    "es": "vagón cisterna",
    "fr": "wagon-citerne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tank-wagon/"
}