self-extinguishing

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self-extinguishing [¦self ik¦stiŋ·gwə·shiŋ]

(materials)

The ability of a material to cease burning once the source of the flame has been removed.

self-extinguishing

Said of a material that does not continue to burn after the external source of ignition is removed.

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