extinguishing

ex·tin·guis·hing

US/ɪˈkstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

“the extinction of the lights”

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termination

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Grammar

noun
singular	extinguishing
plural	extinguishings

Nearby words

extinction angle extinguish extinguishable extinguished extinguisher extirpable extirpate extirpation extol extoller

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