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Ring received by a loser shaking can of deodorant? (7)

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I believe the answer is:

aerosol

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'can of deodorant?' is the definition.
'aerosol' can be an answer for 'can' (I've seen this before). I am not sure about the 'of deodorant?' bit.

'ring received by a loser shaking' is the wordplay.
'ring' becomes 'O' (letter resembling a ring).
'received by' indicates putting letters inside.
'shaking' is an anagram indicator.
'a'+'loser'='aloser'
'aloser' with letters rearranged gives 'aerosl'.
'o' going within 'aerosl' is 'AEROSOL'.

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(Other definitions for aerosol that I've seen before include "Sprayer" , "Liquid in a container under pressure" , "Mister" , "Substance sealed in container and released as fine spray" , "source of graffiti?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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