carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

carbon dioxide fire extinguisher

[¦kär·bən dī′äk‚sīd ′fīr ik′stiŋ·gwish·ər] (chemical engineering) A type of chemical fire extinguisher in which the extinguishing agent is liquid carbon dioxide, stored under 800-900 pounds per square inch (5.5-6.2 megapascals) at normal room temperature.