extinguishers

Meanings

• noun

  A fire extinguisher is a portable pressurized device designed to discharge controlled amounts of fire-extinguishing material.

  - "The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen."
  - "He used the extinguisher to put out the small fire."

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Antonyms

generator

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Synonyms

extincteur

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Variants

List of all variants of extinguishers that leads to same result
extinguish , extinguishable , extinguished , extinguisher , extinguishers , extinguishes , extinguishing , extinguishment , extinguishments , fire extinguisher , fire extinguishers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'extinguisher' comes from the Latin word 'extinguishere', which means 'to put out'. The term was first used in the mid-18th century to refer to devices used to put out fires.

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Trivia

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1. The first portable fire extinguisher was invented in 1723 by Ambrogio Branca.

2. Fire extinguishers come in different classes to put out different types of fires: A for ordinary combustibles, B for flammable liquids, C for electrical fires, D for flammable metals, and K for kitchen fires.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fire safety: Fire safety is the practice of creating and maintaining a safe environment to prevent or minimize the damage caused by fires.

2. Fire suppression system: A fire suppression system is a set of devices used to detect and put out fires automatically.

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Culture

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Fire extinguishers have been a vital part of fire safety for many decades. They have been featured in various forms of literature, art, and music. For instance, they have been depicted in fire safety posters, children's books, and even in songs.

How to Memorize "extinguishers"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red fire extinguisher with a black nozzle.
   - Visualize the pressure gauge on the side of the extinguisher showing it is full.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of a fire extinguisher with the word 'safety'.
   - Think of the fire extinguisher as a tool to put out fires.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym PASS: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Spray the extinguishing agent.

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