tankage

American  

[tang-kij] / ˈtæŋ kɪdʒ /

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.

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tankage British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of tankage

First recorded in 1865–70; tank + -age

Example Sentences

Renewable-fuel tank rates are typically 30%-50% higher than conventional tankage, which could support long-term recurring income, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Senator Dickinson declared that canned dog food was made of carrion or stockyard "tankage," that only 15 of the 200 U. S. dog-food manufacturers were inspected by the Department of Agriculture.

From Time Magazine Archive

The 64 boasts a dependable single diesel, large tankage and thoroughly engineered systems.

From Time Magazine Archive

At that rate, the 33 has an effective range of 233 nautical miles with its 264-gallon tankage.

From Time Magazine Archive

Tankage.—The waste from the slaughter of animals goes into a product called tankage.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva