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Record 1 1992-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Extinguishing Agents
DEF

Introduction of foam beneath the surface of a flammable liquid so that it will rise to the surface and spread to provide an extinguishing foam layer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Agents extincteurs
DEF

Introduction de mousse sous la surface d'un liquide inflammable, de façon qu'elle remonte à la surface et s'étale, formant ainsi une couche de mousse extinctrice.

Spanish

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