spray can

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sprey kan]
- /spreɪ kæn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sprey kan]
- /spreɪ kæn/

Definitions of spray can words

noun spray can a small can whose contents are in aerosol form. Compare aerosol bomb. 1
noun spray can the contents of such a can or the amount it holds: She used two spray cans of white enamel to paint the cupboard. 1
noun spray can aerosol 1
countable noun spray can A spray can is a small metal container containing liquid such as paint under pressure so that it can be sprayed. 0
noun spray can an aerosol from which a liquid may be sprayed 0
noun spray can a can in which gas under pressure is used to disperse the contents in the form of a spray 0

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Parts of speech for Spray can

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spray can popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for spray can

noun spray can

aerosol — An aerosol is a small container in which a liquid such as paint or deodorant is kept under pressure. When you press a button, the liquid is forced out as a fine spray or foam.
atomizer — a device for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, such as the nozzle used to feed oil into a furnace or an enclosed bottle with a fine outlet used to spray perfumes or medicines
nebulizer — to reduce to fine spray; atomize.

All 3 Synonyms of spray can