fire-extinguishing1
/ˈfʌɪəɪkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈfʌɪəɛkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/noun
The action or process of extinguishing a fire; the means by which fires are extinguished.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Morning Post. From fire + extinguishing adjective.
fire-extinguishing2
/ˈfʌɪəɪkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈfʌɪəɛkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/adjective
Designating a device or substance designed or used to extinguish fires.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Bee. From fire + extinguish + -ing.
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