extinguisher

Canister for flames

An extinguisher is a device for putting out fires, typically a portable canister that sprays water, foam, or chemical agents: Every kitchen should have a fire extinguisher.

The full term is fire extinguisher, but context usually makes the shortened form clear.

device

cylinder

Circular-based solid form

  • nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit
  • valveFluid flow controller

gauge · handle · trigger · canister · pressure · cartridge · bracket · mount · pin · seal

agents

foam

Bubble-filled substance

  • CO2Carbon dioxide formula
  • waterClear essential liquid
  • halonFire-suppressing halogenated compound

powder · aerosol · sand · blanket · retardant · suppressant · propellant · discharge · spray · mist

action

quenching

Rapid cooling process

discharging · aiming · sweeping · pulling · squeezing · activating · deploying · emptying · recharging · refilling

safety

prevention

Stopping something before occurring

drill · inspection · code · regulation · OSHA · NFPA · certification · signage · placement · accessibility

firefighting

fire

Combustion with flames

  • flameBurning gas made visible
  • blazeIntense burning fire
  • smokeAirborne combustion byproduct

heat · combustion · ignition · burn · spark · ember · flashpoint · flare-up · smolder · conflagration

locations

kitchen

Food preparation room

  • garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure
  • workshopPlace for making or learning
  • officeProfessional work location

factory · warehouse · laboratory · restaurant · school · hospital · hotel · airplane · boat · vehicle

Categories
Opposites
fire/flame control

extinguisherigniter

Device that starts combustion

lighter · firestarter · match · flamethrower · torch

creation vs. destruction

extinguishergenerator

Electricity-producing machine

igniter · creator · starter · initiator · kindler

Phrases
Family

extinguish, extinguished, extinguishing, extinguishes, extinguishers, extinguishment, unextinguished, extinguishable

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G