Nautical Term: Chemical carrier (Tanker)
Definition of Chemical carrier (Tanker)
A Chemical Carrier, also known as a Tanker, is a type of vessel specifically engineered for the transportation of hazardous and potentially harmful liquids. These vessels are outfitted with specially constructed tanks designed to contain volatile, poisonous, or corrosive liquids.
For instance, a chemical carrier may transport large quantities of sulfuric acid, which is a highly corrosive and potentially hazardous substance. In this case, the chemical carrier would be outfitted with specially constructed tanks designed to safely contain and transport the sulfuric acid.
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