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To unmake fire is to win an argument with chemistry by smothering its oxygen.
oxygen theftMost extinguishers just starve flames of air
latin rootFrom extinguere, meaning to quench or wipe out
grease trapWater spreads oil fires explosively, never extinguishes them
candle scienceA pinch beats blowing by smothering hot wick smoke
co2 chillCarbon dioxide blasts can frostbite a careless hand