extinguishing

Speech parts

1. extinguishing - Noun

2. extinguishing - Verb

Meaning

of Extinguish

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

extinction quenching end death remove killing destruction destroy dying eliminate suppression termination disappearance terminate fading
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Antonyms

life construction engineering arrival helping awakening
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Hypernyms

ending conclusion termination

Phrases with the word

fire extinguishing extinguishing a fire extinguishing device extinguishing fire fire-extinguishing system

Examples

the extinction of the lights Source: Internet

Africa has learned the hard way that international cooperation is key to saving lives and extinguishing epidemics. Source: Internet

A fire extinguisher suitable for extinguishing propane fires is useful. Source: Internet

After extinguishing the fire in Ohanlon’s apartment, crew members discovered Ohanlon’s body on the floor of the apartment between the bed and television stand. Source: Internet

An effective extinguishing agent for sodium fires is Met-L-X, which comprises approximately 5% Saran in sodium chloride together with flow agents; it is most commonly hand-applied with a scoop. Source: Internet

Applications Cylinders containing argon gas for use in extinguishing fire without damaging server equipment Argon has several desirable properties: * Argon is chemically inert gas. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

extinguishant extinguished extinguisher extinguishing a fire extinguishing device extinguishing fire