"Fire extinguishers" are devices that put out fires. They contain special substances that can help stop a fire from spreading and causing more damage. Full definition
Enhance the likelihood that a home fire can be extinguished as quickly as possible by keeping working fire extinguishers in your home (trustedchoice.com)
A waiter is pushed into a pool and a guest is drenched with fire extinguisher chemicals. (parentpreviews.com)
Halons, used as fire extinguishers, have been banned since 1 January. (newscientist.com)