extinguishable

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of being extinguished, especially a fire or a flame.

  - "The extinguishable liquid was used to put out the fire."
  - "The extinguishable material was kept near the campfire."

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Variants

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extinguish , extinguishable , extinguished , extinguisher , extinguishers , extinguishes , extinguishing , extinguishment , extinguishments

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'extinguish', meaning 'to put out' or 'to quench'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'extinguishable' is most commonly used in relation to fires and flames, but it can also be applied to other things that can be put out or quenched, such as a thirst or a desire.

2. The oldest known fire extinguisher dates back to ancient Rome, where it was used to put out fires in theaters and other public buildings.

3. Some modern fire extinguishers use a gas called Halon, which not only extinguishes the fire but also displaces oxygen, making it easier for people to escape.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extinguisher: A device used to extinguish fires, typically containing an extinguishable substance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'extinguishable' is often used in relation to fires and flames, highlighting the fragility and transience of life. In art, it can represent the fleeting nature of existence or the power of human intervention to control the natural world.

How to Memorize "extinguishable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fire or a flame that can be put out with an extinguisher or an extinguishable substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extinguishable' with the image of a fire being put out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Extinguish the fire, make it quenchable'

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