Foamite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A foamy substance formerly used for extinguishing fire, and in making fake snow for movies. uncountable

    "The following changes relating to foamite fire extinguishers, fire pail, and system were made in the list of equipments approved […]"

  2. 2
    Alternative form of foamite. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

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acidcarbon tetrachlorideextinguisherfire extinguisherfire hydrantfireplug

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"The following changes relating to foamite fire extinguishers, fire pail, and system were made in the list of equipments approved […]"

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