aerosol can
Example Sentences
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Then there was an explosion—likely an aerosol can.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
A man in a hoodie and mask, who authorities said was Bradbury, walks into a kitchen with an aerosol can, allegedly a poison for bugs, and sprays everything in sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Whipped cream squirted from an aerosol can is often called "skooshy cream" north of the border.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025
It’s in an aerosol can, like hair spray, and you can drench any inadequately pumpkin-spiced item with the flavor.
From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2017
I see the tilt of a vial, the quick press of a button on an aerosol can.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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