aerosol container
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈɛəroʊsɔl kənˈteɪnər/
:
envase de aerosol
- Please recycle the aerosol container after use.
Examples
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She used an aerosol container to apply paint evenly to the surface.
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The aerosol container failed to spray after being left in the sun.
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Please dispose of the aerosol container properly, as it may still be pressurized.
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The aerosol container is empty.
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The paint was stored in an aerosol container for easy application.
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He used an aerosol container to apply the cleaning solution on the surface.
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Make sure to shake the aerosol container before using it to ensure an even spray.
Synonyms
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4.7
A container that holds liquid or gas under pressure and sprays it as a fine mist
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2.4
A small container that sprays liquid or gas when you press a button
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2.4
A device that makes liquid into a fine mist to wet plants or clean surfaces
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6.0
A small device that turns liquid into a fine spray for perfume or medicine
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3.9
A small metal or plastic container that holds liquid under pressure and sprays a fine mist
A container under pressure that sprays a fine mist of liquid or gas when opened
How Pressurized
Surface Forms
Morphology
aerosol + container
The meaning is transparently compositional: an 'aerosol container' is simply a container that holds an aerosol (a pressurized spray). The noun+noun construction where the second word names a receptacle is common and predictable cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Aerosol container combines aerosol (tiny drops or powder mixed into the air) and container (a can that holds them). When you press the top, the contents shoot out as a fine spray, so the name refers to a can kept under pressure that makes a 'mist' or 'spray'.