Devices containing chemical or water that spray out to put out fires, or things that put an end to something.
From Latin 'extinguere' meaning 'to put out or quench,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'stinguere' (to prick or sting), originally used metaphorically for ending anything.
Fire extinguishers work by interrupting the chemistry of combustion—they don't just spray water but use chemicals to absorb heat or displace oxygen, which is why different fires need different types.
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