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canister

[kan-uh-ster] / ˈkæn ə stər /






NOUN
pail
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Any gases the probe encountered were then vacuum-withdrawn and collected, then sealed in a canister.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

Five people were taken to hospital after a gas canister exploded during a charity event at a farm in Cheshire.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2026

One indelible image of Metro Surge was of Bovino, emerging from an SUV into a wintry melee, like a general stepping onto a battlefield, and launching a canister that released green smoke at protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

“Third warning. Gas, gas, gas,” Bovino says, then tossing the canister and pushing people away from the intersection.

From Salon Jan. 22, 2026

Sheed quickly, and gently, placed the canister on the ground.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

He also said volunteers are increasingly finding larger canisters rather than the smaller silver versions that were once more common.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Prosecutors say Diaz was seen leaving and returning to the warehouse with two gas canisters.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Above ground, the spent nuclear fuel will be encapsulated in highly corrosion-resistent copper canisters.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Some dusted off old camping stoves and refilled oil canisters.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 8, 2026

She picks out two tall canisters from among the makeup.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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