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Extinguishing Definition & Meaning

extinguishing
noun
  1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights"

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What does extinguishing mean?
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning; "the extinction of the lights"
What part of speech is extinguishing?
Extinguishing is a noun.

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