diving tank

Underwater breathing reservoir

A diving tank is a portable cylinder containing compressed breathing gas—typically air or enriched oxygen mixtures—used by scuba divers underwater.

The tank connects to a regulator that delivers air at ambient pressure, allowing divers to breathe at depth: Check your diving tank before entering the water.

Also called a scuba tank.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G