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The gas cylinder, in fact a can, is terribly dangerous (8)

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I believe the answer is:

canister

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(Other definitions for canister that I've seen before include "Metal case" , "Metal container for storing dry foods" , "Small metal container" , "Container for storing dry food" , "Container for a film reel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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