air duster
Keyboard cleaning canister
An air duster is a canister of compressed gas used to blow dust and debris from electronics, keyboards, and other delicate equipment.
The spray dislodges particles without physical contact.
Despite the name, most contain fluorocarbon propellants rather than air.
The gas produces intense cold when released and can be abused as an inhalant: He got caught huffing air duster.
Labored, audible breathing
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- flammableProne to ignition
- asphyxiationDeath from oxygen loss
- misuseImproper application
warning label · cold burn · ventilation · safety cap · child-resistant
Array of input keys
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- computerElectronic calculating device
- ventsOpenings for airflow
- compressed gasVapor stored under pressure
canister · nozzle · straw · blast · spray · debris · particles · lint
Mist in gas
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- canisterSealed cylindrical container
pressurized · inhalant · CO2 · nitrogen · non-flammable · liquefied gas
Force upon contact
Handheld device forcing air
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- microfiber clothFine synthetic cleaning textile
- vacuumAbsence of matter
- manual pumpNon-motorized fluid transfer device
huffing
Labored, audible breathing
- frostbiteFreezing of body tissue
- flammableProne to ignition
- asphyxiationDeath from oxygen loss
misuse · warning label · cold burn · ventilation · safety cap · child-resistant
keyboard
Array of input keys
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- computerElectronic calculating device
- ventsOpenings for airflow
compressed gas · canister · nozzle · straw · blast · spray · debris · particles · lint · crumbs
aerosol
Mist in gas
- propellantSubstance creating thrust
- gasFormless, expanding substance
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
canister · pressurized · inhalant · CO2 · nitrogen · non-flammable · liquefied gas
pressure
Force upon contact
bellows
Handheld device forcing air
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- microfiber clothFine synthetic cleaning textile
- vacuumAbsence of matter
- dustersdry mop
air dustervacuum
Absence of matter
vacuum cleaner · shop vac · mini vacuum · handheld vacuum · aspirator
air dustermicrofiber cloth
Fine synthetic cleaning textile
lint roller · dust cloth · dust collector · sticky pad · dust rag
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