Extinguishers
[ɪk'stɪŋgwɪʃəz]
Examples
- Strong solutions were also made of sulphate of soda, hyposulphite of soda, borax (biborate of soda), and bicarbonate of soda and tried as fire extinguishers. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- The Roman, Pliny, refers to fire extinguishers but gives no account of their construction. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- There are 1,421 three-gallon chemical extinguishers and fifty-eight 40-gallon chemical tanks, mounted on wheels. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- All the extinguishers of this type use a liquid which has carbon tetrachloride as a base. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- There are two classes of chemical fire extinguishers: the soda and acid tank or three-gallon type, and the one-quart pump type. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Inputed by Franklin