Extinctor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Extinctor is a noun meaning A cause of extinction.
Meaning
A cause of extinction.
More Meanings
- (dated) An extinguisher.
Example Sentences
[…] can be extrapolated robustly to the energy scales of civilization-ending impacts and perhaps even to mass extinctors.
These chemical extinctors are of all sizes; they range from small bottles upward, to large double-tank machines, and drawn by horses.
Word Forms
- extinctors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extirper, extirpator, extinction, extinguishing, exhauster, extirpation.
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