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extinguishing

UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

Translations

extinguishingnoun
extinctionS’emploie pour l’extinction d’un feu, d’une lumière ou, plus largement, pour le fait de faire cesser quelque chose.
The extinguishing of the campfire was necessary before leaving the site.
L’extinction du feu de camp était nécessaire avant de quitter les lieux.
Synonyms
quenching
putting out
snuffing out
extinction
extinguishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe substances or devices that put out fire.
extincteurEmploi technique, surtout en contexte de lutte contre l’incendie.
The extinguishing foam covered the burning oil within seconds.
La mousse extinctrice a recouvert l’huile en feu en quelques secondes.
Synonyms
suppressing
stifling
deadening
dousing
quenching
smothering
snuffing out
extinguishverb

extinguishing

Gerund

extinguished
Past Simple
extinguished
Past Participle
extinguishing
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
Les pompiers ont travaillé sans relâche pour éteindre l'incendie.
Additional translations
dissiperAu sens figuré, en particulier pour des doutes, des craintes ou des soupçons.
éteindreSens juridique et financier : une dette, une obligation.
Synonyms
abolish
snuff out
eradicate
quench
douse
put out
eliminate
terminate
Antonyms
ignite
light
start

Definitions

extinguishingnoun
The act of putting out a fire or light.
The extinguishing of the campfire was necessary before leaving the site.
The process of bringing something to an end or making it cease to exist.
The extinguishing of the old traditions was met with resistance by the community.
extinguishinggerund / present participle
Serving to put out or capable of putting out fire, light, or another source of combustion.
The extinguishing foam covered the burning oil within seconds.
extinguishverb
To put out a fire or light.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
To bring to an end; to terminate or nullify.
The new policy aims to extinguish any remaining doubts about the company's commitment to sustainability.
To cancel, discharge, or pay off (a debt, obligation, etc.).
The company plans to extinguish its outstanding loans within five years.
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