extinguisher

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to put out fires by discharging a cooling agent, typically a chemical, such as water, carbon dioxide or foam.

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Antonyms

generator

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Synonyms

extincteur

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Rhymes

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tingler , minger , singer

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The word 'extinguisher' comes from the Latin word 'extinguishere' which means 'to put out'.

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Trivia

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1. Fire extinguishers were first invented in the late 18th century by Ambrose Godfrey.

2. The first fire extinguishers used water, but they were heavy and difficult to move.

3. The most common type of fire extinguisher is the 'dry chemical' type, which can be used on most types of fires.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fire Extinguisher: A portable device used to extinguish small fires, typically using one of several different types of extinguishing agents.

2. Fire Suppression System: A larger, more complex system used to suppress or extinguish fires in larger buildings or industrial settings.

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Culture

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The extinguisher is a common safety device used in various settings, including homes, offices, and industrial environments. It is often used in emergency situations to put out fires and prevent damage or injury.

How to Memorize "extinguisher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red fire burning, and then imagine someone using an extinguisher to spray the fire with a cooling agent until it is put out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extinguisher' with the image of a fire hydrant or a fire truck, as both are used to put out fires.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'RACE': Rescue, Alert, Contain, Extinguish, to help remember the steps for dealing with a fire emergency.

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