aerosol can

Definitions of aerosol can
  1. noun
    a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
    synonyms: aerosol, aerosol bomb, aerosol container, spray can
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    types:
    pepper spray
    a nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent
    type of:
    dispenser
    a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
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