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extinguisher

 

[ ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fire safety

An extinguisher is a portable device used to put out fires. It typically contains a pressurized substance that can suppress flames when directed at them. Various types of extinguishers are designed for different classes of fires, such as those caused by flammable liquids, gases, or electrical equipment.

Synonyms

fire suppressor, firefighting equipment, suppressor

Examples of usage

  • I grabbed the fire extinguisher from the wall.
  • Make sure you know how to use the extinguisher before a fire occurs.
  • He used the extinguisher to douse the flames quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "extinguisher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extintor

🇮🇳 अग्निशामक

🇩🇪 Feuerlöscher

🇮🇩 pemadam kebakaran

🇺🇦 вогнегасник

🇵🇱 gaśnica

🇯🇵 消火器

🇫🇷 extincteur

🇪🇸 extintor

🇹🇷 yangın söndürücü

🇰🇷 소화기

🇸🇦 طفاية حريق

🇨🇿 hasicí přístroj

🇸🇰 hasicí prístroj

🇨🇳 灭火器

🇸🇮 gasilnik

🇮🇸 slökkvitæki

🇰🇿 өрт сөндіргіш

🇬🇪 ცეცხლმაქრავი

🇦🇿 yanğın söndürəni

🇲🇽 extintor

Word origin

The word 'extinguisher' originates from the late Middle English term 'extinguisshen', which means to quench or put out a fire. This term is derived from the Latin 'extinguere', where 'ex-' means 'out' and 'stinguere' means 'to quench or put out'. It has evolved over the years to refer specifically to devices designed for fire suppression. The modern fire extinguisher was significantly developed in the 19th century with the advent of chemical extinguishing agents, transforming from simple buckets of water to pressurized canisters containing foam, dry chemical, or CO2 to tackle different types of fires. The concept reflects the human need to respond to fire hazards effectively, making safety equipment like extinguishers a standard part of fire safety protocols in homes, businesses, and public spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,620, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.