Extinguishing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Extinguishing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of extinguish.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of extinguish.
More Meanings
- The process by which something is extinguished.
Example Sentences
It took several accidental extinguishings and considerable tinkering with the external oxygen flow between Adam below and Jordan at the controls before he managed to get much ice melted.
The stars are formed of burning cloud; these are extinguished each day, but they are kindled again at night, like coals; for their risings and settings are really kindlings and extinguishings.
Word Forms
- extinguishings
Synonyms for extinguishing
Depending on context, synonyms include extinction, quenching.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extinction, quenching, extirpation, eradication, quench, quelling.
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