Results for: Extinguish
In Chemistry

What does extinguishes mean?

A simple meaning of Extinguishment is end something. Also called as to take away or bring to an end something such as a hope, feeling, custom or practice. If it's related to d… (MORE)
In Personal Safety and Security

How a flames get extinguish by a fire extinguisher?

either:    removing oxygen to suffocate the fire;   removing heat to stop further ignition; or   changing the chemical reaction with the fuel   But I have one… (MORE)
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ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fire by cooling it down?

No, the ABC extinguisher uses a dry powder chemical composition that by its application displace the oxygen required to maintain the ignition process. additionally, since it d… (MORE)
In Chemistry

What extinguishes a fire?

The "Fire Triangle" indicates that a fire requires fuel, oxygen and  heat to continue burning. Removing any one side will cause the  reaction to cease.   You can:   … (MORE)
In Personal Safety and Security

What type of fire is extinguished with a 'Class A' fire extinguisher?

Class A fires are fires that leaves behind ash, including wood, paper, foliage, etc. A Class A extinguisher is optimized for this type of fire, but doesn't work as well (or so… (MORE)
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What fires do CO2 extinguishers not put out?

Anything that doesn't need an outside source of oxygen to burn, such as ammonium nitrate + fuel oil (fertiliser bomb). Realistically, i don'tknow of any. Magnesium metal bu… (MORE)