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- Dictionaryfire extinguisher/ˈfʌɪər ɪkˌstɪŋɡwɪʃə/
noun
- 1. a portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire.
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A fire extinguisher is a handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry or wet chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the equipment, personnel, resources... Wikipedia