foamite
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4ADJ.
fatal
VERB + FOAMITE
changes, relating, tests
FOAMITE + NOUN
extinguishers, firefoam
PREP.
with
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noun
A foamy substance formerly used for extinguishing fire, and in making fake snow for movies.
The following changes relating to foamite fire extinguishers, fire pail, and system were made in the list of equipments approved […]
Foamite Firefoam is fatal to fire - even blazing oil! Firefoam is a fire smothering, fire extinguishing foam which covers all burning objects like a blanket. It puts out fire quicker than other extinguishing agents,[…]
noun
Alternative form of foamite.
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3The following changes relating to foamite fire extinguishers, fire pail, and system were made in the list of equipments approved […]
WiktionaryFoamite Firefoam is fatal to fire - even blazing oil! Firefoam is a fire smothering, fire extinguishing foam which covers all burning objects like a blanket. It puts out fire quicker than other exting
WiktionaryThe tests with foamite extinguishers was conducted in the same manner as the previous test with carbon tetrachloride. Six men equipped with oxygen breathing apparatus and carrying five 2 1/2 - gallon
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