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extinguishing (noun)

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  • extinguishing — noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning the extinction of the lights • Syn: ↑extinction, ↑quenching • Derivationally related forms: ↑quench (for: ↑quenching), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • sprinkler system — noun a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature • Hypernyms: ↑system • Part Meronyms: ↑nozzle, ↑nose, ↑siamese, ↑siamese connection * * …   Useful english dictionary

  • fire hose — noun a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire • Hypernyms: ↑hose, ↑hosepipe * * * a special heavy duty hose for use in fighting destructive fires. * * * fire hose noun A hose for extinguishing fires • • • Main… …   Useful english dictionary

  • quenching — noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning the extinction of the lights • Syn: ↑extinction, ↑extinguishing • Derivationally related forms: ↑quench, ↑extinguish (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • fire apparatus — noun : apparatus for fighting or extinguishing fire (as automobile fire engines or ladder trucks) * * * equipment for extinguishing destructive fires. [1900 05] …   Useful english dictionary

  • fire drill — noun an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire • Hypernyms: ↑exercise, ↑practice, ↑drill, ↑practice session, ↑recitation * * * noun 1. : a primitive device for kindling fire consisting of… …   Useful english dictionary

  • pyrostat — noun a thermostat that operates at very high temperatures • Hypernyms: ↑thermostat, ↑thermoregulator * * * ˌstat noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary pyr + stat 1 …   Useful english dictionary

  • potassium bicarbonate — noun a crystalline salt (KHCO3) that is used in baking powder and as an antacid • Syn: ↑potassium acid carbonate, ↑potassium hydrogen carbonate • Hypernyms: ↑bicarbonate, ↑hydrogen carbonate * * * noun or …   Useful english dictionary

  • fire blanket — noun : a blanket of fireproof or flameproof material for use in smothering small fires * * * fire blanket noun A blanket of non flammable material for extinguishing small fires • • • Main Entry: ↑fire …   Useful english dictionary

  • water engine — noun 1. a. : fire engine b. : an engine used to pump up water (as from a well) 2. : an engine for applying water power; also : a hydraulic engine * * * water engine noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • candlelighter — noun Date: 15th century 1. one who lights the candles for a ceremony 2. a long handled implement with a taper and a candlesnuffer that is used for the ceremonial lighting and extinguishing of candles …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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