CO2 extinguisher — (s[=e] [ o]*t[=oo] [e^]ks*t[i^][ng] gw[i^]sh*[ e]r), a device for suppressing fire, consisting of a steel cylinder containing compressed carbon dioxide, which may be released by pressing on a handle. The release of the gas is usually accomplished … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Extinguisher — Ex*tin guish*er, n. One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle. [1913 Webster] {fire extinguisher} a portable device designed to deliver chemicals, usually in a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
CO2 — (s[=e] [ o]*t[=oo] ), n. the chemical formula for {carbon dioxide}, a heavy odorless gas ({CO2}) formed during respiration and by the combustion or decomposition of organic substances; it is absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis. The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
CO2 — (s[=e] [ o]*t[=oo] ), n. the chemical formula for {carbon dioxide}, a heavy odorless gas ({CO2}) formed during respiration and by the combustion or decomposition of organic substances; it is absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis. The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fire extinguisher — Extinguisher redirects here. Extinguisher may also refer to a candle snuffer. A stored pressure fire extinguisher … Wikipedia
carbon dioxide extinguisher — Extinguisher Ex*tin guish*er, n. One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle. [1913 Webster] {fire extinguisher} a portable device designed to deliver chemicals,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fire extinguisher — Extinguisher Ex*tin guish*er, n. One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle. [1913 Webster] {fire extinguisher} a portable device designed to deliver chemicals,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
soda-acid extinguisher — Extinguisher Ex*tin guish*er, n. One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle. [1913 Webster] {fire extinguisher} a portable device designed to deliver chemicals,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Glossary of firefighting equipment — Note: This list is incomplete. You can help Wikipedia by [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glossary of firefighting equipment action=edit adding to it] . 0 9 * 1 3/4 inch hose: see attack hose * 2 1/2 inch hose: see attack hose , supply… … Wikipedia
Air Canada Flight 797 — Flight 797 redirects here. For the 1987 aviation incident involving the airline Varig, see Varig Flight 797. Air Canada Flight 797 Accident summary Date June 2, 1983(1983 06 02) Type … Wikipedia
