What is a 'dual flush toilet'?

What is a 'dual flush toilet'?

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A dual flush toilet has two buttons. One that will use less water depending on what you're flushing. For when solids are involved, it uses 1.6 gallons to flush and about a half of that volume when only liquids are involved.