Entleeren
Entleeren is a German verb meaning to make something empty by removing its contents, or to drain and discharge liquids from a container or system. The term is used in everyday language as well as in technical, medical, and environmental contexts. It often implies a controlled or complete removal of contents.
Etymology and scope: Entleeren is formed from the prefix ent- (removal, separation) together with leeren (to
- Domestic and practical: you may entleeren a bucket, a sink, a bathtub, or a water tank to
- Technical and industrial: entleeren of tanks, reservoirs, pipelines, or cooling systems to prepare for maintenance, inspection,
- Medical: entleerung can refer to the discharge of bodily contents, with specific terms such as Harnentleerung
- Waste management: entleeren of septic tanks, grease traps, or separation devices, usually followed by proper disposal
Procedural aspects: entleeren typically involves valves, pumps, or manual methods, and is carried out with attention