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tankless

  • a word derived from tank.
    tank
    noun
    a large receptacle, container, or structure for holding a liquid or gas.

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These days, deLaski is most worried about standards related to gas appliances, particularly gas tankless water heaters.

From Slate Feb. 25, 2025

The leak occurred due to the improper installation of the air intake and exhaust venting for a new tankless water heater in the unit, according to the investigation findings.

From Seattle Times Mar. 13, 2024

Linden was specifically picturing commercial toilets: the tankless, lidless workhorses found in public restroom stalls.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2022

Energy-saving features include vinyl, double-pane, thermal-insulated, Low E single-hung windows with tilt lower sash, a high-efficiency natural gas heating and cooling system, programmable thermostat, high-efficiency tankless hot water heater, and Energy Star-rated appliances.

From Washington Post Jul. 19, 2022

“Society can’t have much use for us or it’d pay us something,” Gusterson sourly asserted, staring blankly at the tankless TV and kicking it lightly as he passed on.

From The Creature from Cleveland Depths by Fritz Leiber