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canister

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stɚ/

Translations

canisternoun

canisters

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stɚ/

He filled the canister with gasoline.

Он наполнил канистру бензином.

The oxygen canister was essential for the climb.

Кислородный баллон был необходим для восхождения.

The canister was used to store coffee beans.

Контейнер использовался для хранения кофейных зерен.

Additional translations

Synonyms

canisteradjective

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stə/

/ˈkæn.ɪ.stɚ/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "canister filter"

canisternoun

A small container, typically made of metal, plastic, or ceramic, used for storing dry goods such as coffee, tea, or sugar, usually fitted with a lid.

She stored the coffee beans in a metal canister to keep them fresh.

An artillery projectile consisting of a metal case filled with small balls or fragments that scatter upon discharge; canister shot.

The soldiers loaded the cannon with a canister to maximize damage against the advancing troops.

A pressurised container holding gas or liquid fuel for portable use, as in camping stoves or industrial equipment.

He attached the propane canister to the portable stove before cooking dinner.

canisteradjective

Attributive, relating to or designed for use with a canister.

The aquarium uses a canister filter for mechanical and biological filtration.