canister

US /ˈkæn.ə.stɚ/
UK /ˈkæn.ə.stɚ/
"canister" picture
1.

a metal box or cylinder for holding dry foods or other goods

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She stored coffee beans in an airtight canister.
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The kitchen counter was lined with decorative food canisters.
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containertinjarboxcase
2.

a metal cylinder containing a gas or chemical, designed to be discharged

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The police used tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd.
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The fire extinguisher contains a pressurized canister of extinguishing agent.
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cylindercartridgecontainertank