dry chemical

Extinguisher's smothering agent

Dry chemical refers to powdered substances used in fire extinguishers to smother flames—typically sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or monoammonium phosphate.

These agents work by interrupting the chemical reaction of combustion.

Grab the dry chemical extinguisher for grease fires.

The term distinguishes powder-based systems from water, foam, or gas suppression methods.

fire extinguisherPortable flame suppression device
powderFine dry particles
extinguisherDevice for dousing flames
fireCombustion with flames
ABCFirst three letters

suppressant · phosphate · nozzle · pull the pin · discharge · retardant · smothering · canister · flames · sodium bicarbonate · agent · pressurized · yellow · residue · Class A · spray · smother · safety equipment

Opposites

fire suppression agent type

dry chemicalwater

Clear essential liquid

foam · water mist · water spray · aqueous solution · CO2

moisture/physical state

dry chemicalaqueous solution

Water-based dissolved mixture

water-based · liquid

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Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G