ash can

British  

noun

1. Also called: garbage can.   ash bin.   trash can.  a US word for dustbin

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Example Sentences

One two- to three-cup sample of ash can provide information about soil contamination for an entire neighborhood, Wallace said.

From Los Angeles Times

Absorption in these images of fire and ash can cause trauma of its own, said Jyoti Mishra, an associate professor of psychiatry at UC San Diego who studied the long-term psychological health of survivors of the 2018 Camp fire.

From Los Angeles Times

The smoke and ash can blow under doors and around windows in nearby homes, bringing in chemicals that stick to walls and other indoor surfaces and continue off-gassing for weeks to months, particularly in warmer temperatures.

From Salon

In airports, ash can coat runways, hurt airport personnel and cause a number of other logistical issues.

From Seattle Times

Ash can shift the pH rapidly, according to University of New Hampshire extension and can easily be overdone.

From Seattle Times