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Definition canister in British English

canister noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkænɪstə(r)/
1

a round metal container that is used to hold gases or chemical substances under pressure

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tear gas canisters

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2

a metal container with a lid for storing food such as coffee, sugar, or flour

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Definition canister in British English