Difference between Canister and Cannister

What is the difference between Canister and Cannister?

Canister as a noun is a cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches). while Cannister as a noun is

Canister

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches). Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top. A special short range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles. A component of canister type protective mask containing a mechanical filter and chemical filling to filter, neutralize and/or absorb toxic chemical, biological and radiological agents. A projectile component containing colored or screening smoke or riot control agent composition.

Cannister

Part of speech: noun

Definition:

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