Meaning of Extinguishing | Babel Free
Definitions
The process by which something is extinguished.
Equivalents
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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