extinguishant

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English

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Etymology

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From extinguish +‎ -ant.

Noun

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extinguishant (plural extinguishants)

  1. An extinguisher, especially a fire extinguisher
  2. An extinguishing medium such as water, chemical powders, gases (CO₂, halon, etc.)

Adjective

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extinguishant (comparative more extinguishant, superlative most extinguishant)

  1. That serves to extinguish

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