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Fire Suppressing Compound Crossword Clue

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noun

• a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer

36%8Fire management method that involves igniting a fire at the fire's edge and allowing it to burn back towards the main fire.
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36%12 Occurrences of suppressing or suppressing
noun

• forced submission to control by others

• the act of subjugating by cruelty

• the act of conquering

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New York Times14 Jan 2016 Down 47
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