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self-extinguishing

UK
/ˌself.ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlf.ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Translations

self-extinguishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˌself.ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˌsɛlf.ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Usually used attributively and in technical contexts, especially for materials or devices that stop burning or operating on their own.
самозатухающийТехн.; обычно о материалах, покрытиях и устройствах, которые прекращают горение сами по себе.
The cable is covered with a self-extinguishing coating.
Кабель покрыт самозатухающим покрытием.
Additional translations
самогасящийсяТехн.; вариант перевода в контекстах, связанных с огнестойкими материалами и покрытиями.
Synonyms
self-extinguishable
noncombustible
non-flammable
fire-resistant
flame-resistant
fire-retardant
flame-retardant
self-snuffing
self-suppressing
self-smothering
self-quenching
Antonyms
non-self-extinguishing
self-igniting
inflammable
combustible
flammable

Definitions

self-extinguishinggerund / present participle
Able to extinguish itself or to stop burning on its own without external intervention.
The cable is covered with a self-extinguishing coating.
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