Simple Definition of fire extinguisher

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fire extinguisher

noun

plural fire extinguishers
: a metal container filled with chemicals that is used to put out a fire

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“Fire extinguisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fire%20extinguisher. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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