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extinguishment time [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
  • Fireproofing
DEF

[The] time required from the application of [an] agent ... to the time the fire is extinguished.

CONT

Flammability is determined in terms of flame-out time, once the heat source is removed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
  • Ignifugation
CONT

Le délai d'extinction variait de 1 à 15 secondes après la décharge, selon la pression de la décharge, le débit et l'emplacement de la buse.

Spanish

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