tanking

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of tank

noun

1. A session of being immersed in a tank.

   “The patient was treated with methylprednisolone, cyclophosphamide, and azathioprine, as well as burn center protocol care with daily tankings.”

2. An act of a deliberate loss in a game or match with the intent of gaining a perceived future competitive advantage.