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extinguishments

/ˌɛks.tɪŋˈʷɪʃ.məntz/ noun · British & US
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What does extinguishments mean?

noun

The act of extinguishing something, such as a fire or a light. The act of putting an end to something.

Example

"The fire department made several extinguishments to put out the large blaze."

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