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extinguishment

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/

Translations

extinguishmentnoun

extinguishments

extinctionTerme général, courant en contexte physique, juridique et figuré.

The extinguishment of the campfire was necessary before leaving the site.

L'extinction du feu de camp était nécessaire avant de quitter les lieux.

Synonyms

extinguishmentadjective

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃmənt/

Used attributively to describe equipment or systems related to extinguishing fires.

d'extinctionEmploi surtout technique ou spécialisé ; se dit d'un dispositif destiné à éteindre un feu.

The facility installed an advanced extinguishment system to protect sensitive equipment.

L'installation a mis en place un système d'extinction avancé pour protéger les équipements sensibles.

extinguishmentnoun

The act of putting out a fire or light.

The extinguishment of the campfire was necessary before leaving the site.

The act of bringing something to an end or making it void, such as a right or obligation.

The extinguishment of the debt was finalized after the last payment was made.

The state or condition of something that has been extinguished or terminated.

After the extinguishment of the flames, the room was plunged into darkness.

extinguishmentadjective

Designed or intended for extinguishing, especially fire.

The facility installed an advanced extinguishment system to protect sensitive equipment.