How does pouring water extinguish a fire?
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Lowering of temperature below the ignition temperature on adding water causes the fire to extinguish.
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Water has a high specific heat capacity so it can absorb a significant amount of heat and thus decreases the temperature. Water can also separate oxygen from the fire as it covers the surface of the flammable matter. ... So sometimes carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are used because they separate oxygen from the fire.
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Water has a high specific heat capacity so it can absorb a significant amount of heat and thus decreases the temperature. Water can also separate oxygen from the fire as it covers the surface of the flammable matter. ... So sometimes carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are used because they separate oxygen from the fire.
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