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canister

/ˈkænɪstɚ/

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noun

Contenedor, lata

A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).

Examples :

"The canister of flour was almost empty, so we needed to buy more at the store. "

El contenedor de harina estaba casi vacío, así que tuvimos que comprar más en la tienda.

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noun

Recipiente, lata

Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.

Examples :

"My mom keeps the coffee in a metal canister on the kitchen counter to keep it fresh. "

Mi madre guarda el café en un recipiente de metal en la encimera de la cocina para que se mantenga fresco.

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noun

Cartucho, recipiente

A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.

Examples :

"The soldier loaded a canister into the artillery piece, preparing for a short-range engagement against the advancing enemy. "

El soldado cargó un cartucho en la pieza de artillería, preparándose para un enfrentamiento de corto alcance contra el enemigo que avanzaba.

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noun

Cartucho filtrante

A component of canister type protective mask containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents.

Examples :

"The firefighter wore a canister mask to protect himself from the toxic fumes. "

El bombero usó una máscara con cartucho filtrante para protegerse de los humos tóxicos.

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noun

Cartucho, bote

A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.

Examples :

"During the protest, police deployed a canister of tear gas to disperse the crowd. "

Durante la protesta, la policía desplegó un cartucho de gas lacrimógeno para dispersar a la multitud.

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verb

Envasar en un bidón

To pack into a canister.

Examples :

"The chef canistered the leftover vegetables for storage in the refrigerator. "

El chef envasó las verduras sobrantes en un bidón para guardarlas en el refrigerador.

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