ALL meanings of self-extinguishing
ex·tin·guish
S s - verb with object self-extinguishing to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted): to extinguish a candle. 1
- verb with object self-extinguishing to put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate: to extinguish hope. 1
- verb with object self-extinguishing to obscure or eclipse, as by superior brilliance. 1
- verb with object self-extinguishing Law. to discharge (a debt), as by payment. 1